The University of Manchester is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Ionic Liquids.
This 9 month industrially funded postdoctoral research associate (PDRA) will be conducted in the Department of Chemical Engineering in the University of Manchester and is aimed at the development of ethoxylation catalysts. The project aims to develop and test a series of new catalysts, understand their recyclability and how their structure effects the structure-selectivity relationship. The post is potentially extendable to 14 months depending on the results obtained in the first half of the project.
The Department of Chemical Engineering is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women's careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School received a Silver Award in 2012 for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. The appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit
The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
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Name: Professor Chris Hardacre
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.