Research Associate in Organic Synthesis

at University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom

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Salary: £38,448 to £46,970 a year
Closing date: 12 November 2026
Start: Not given in the advert
Type of post: Research
Contract: Full Time, Fixed-Term/Contract
First seen: 30 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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Job reference: SAE-032736 Salary: £38,448 - £46,970 per annum depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering Location: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Department of Chemistry Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 12/11/2026 Contract Duration: Fixed term for 12 months School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Organic Synthesis, working on carbohydrate skeletal editing within the Miller research group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. The post is tenable for 12 months from 1 January 2027, with the possibility of extension for a further two years. Prior experience in carbohydrate chemistry is not essential. You will be responsible for: Design, plan and carry out high-quality research in organic synthesis and methodology development, establishing new transformations for the skeletal editing of sugar scaffolds. Develop and optimise synthetic transformations, investigate reaction scope and limitations, and isolate and fully characterise reaction products using appropriate analytical and spectroscopic techniques. Work as part of our diverse research team and collaborate accordingly. Be responsible for project management, including report writing. We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work. About You We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate: Essential Criteria: You must hold a PhD in organic chemistry with a research focus on organic synthesis and/or synthetic methodology development. Evidence of developing innovative synthetic methods or experimental protocols, including the ability to devise, optimise and troubleshoot organic reactions. An ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, and a flexible approach to dealing with research problems as they arise. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral). Desirable Criteria: We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications. Our benefits include: Generous employer contribution pension 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure Ride to work and EV car scheme available For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits . You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here . We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy . Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews Name: Prof. Gavin Miller Email Address: gavin.miller@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries and administrative support recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk Technical and job portal support https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home Applications close at midnight on the closing date. £38,448 to £46,970 per annum depending on experience

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