Salary
£32,080 to £38,784 per annum, pro rata (if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Area
Chemistry
Location
University Park
Closing Date
Saturday 18 April 2026
Reference
SCI004726
Job Overview
We are seeking a Research Associate/Fellow in Analytical Chemistry to transform the monitoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing and advancing sustainability through innovative automation, analytical science, and data‑driven optimisation. You will accelerate the transition from batch to continuous flow processes and work with project partners in the pharmaceutical sector to demonstrate the technology on high impact case studies.
Responsibilities
The post will involve applying a range of spectroscopic techniques to new flow reactor designs developed at the University of Nottingham. The vision of the project is to apply continuous reactors, including continuous photochemistry, electrochemistry, and thermal chemistry, to transform how fine chemicals and medicines are manufactured. [see for example APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY (2022) 76, 38‑50; ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (2025) 29, 34‑47; (2024) 28, 1917‑1928; (2022) 26, 1145‑1151; (2021) 25, 1619‑1627 (2021) 25, 2052‑2059; (2020) 24, 201‑206; (2018) 22, 595‑599].
It will involve lab‑based research, based in Nottingham.
Qualifications
Successful candidate will have a first degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and have or be in the process of obtaining a related PhD with a track record of successful research. Specific skills required are experience in chemometrics, spectroscopy and product‑characterisation techniques including NMR. Experience in advanced processing of analytical data would be desirable.
Team & Supervision
The person appointed will join a multidisciplinary team working in Chemistry and Engineering, led by Professor Mike George.
Diversity & Equality
We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women’s careers in science. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance‑he.ac.uk/equality‑charters/athena‑swan‑charter and on our website https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena‑swan.aspx.
Contract & Hours
The position will be offered on a fixed‑term contract until 01/10/2027, to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be full‑time (36.25 per week).
Application
To apply, submit your details and upload a copy of your CV through the online application system. Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mike George (mike.george@nottingham.ac.uk) +44 115 951 3512.
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