Research Fellow/Advanced Research Fellow

Type of contract: Funding limited for 2.5 years

We are seeking to recruit a research fellow/advanced research fellow with a strong background in materials chemistry to join a vibrant research team under the leadership of Dr Ieuan Seymour in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aberdeen. This post is supported by Dr Ieuan Seymour’s UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship on ‘Sustainability from Cradle to Crave: Halide Based Electrolytes for All-Solid-State-Batteries’.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 £38,784 - £46,049 per annum for Research Assistant or Grade 7, £47,389 - £56,535 per annum for Advanced Research Assistant and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to DR Ieuan Seymour, Lecturer in Chemistry, e-mail: ieuan.seymour@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: NCS245R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 16^th January 2026

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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