Business Science Research Assistant or Associate/Fellow (fixed term)

The University of Nottingham is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Business Science Research Assistant or Associate/Fellow within the Business Partnership Unit of the School of Chemistry.

The successful applicant will deliver a mass spectrometry-based research and development project on the use of photochemical protein footprinting techniques with potential industrial applications. Moreover, the role holder will work with the Business Partnership Unit to deliver other analytical projects for clients in the industry.

Business Science Fellowships are an established programme that offers the opportunity to develop experience of working at the interface of academia and business. The role provides an opportunity for suitably qualified individuals to develop further their research and scientific skills while working on knowledge exchange and industry-related projects.

Candidates applying to the Business Science Research Fellow/Associate role must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in chemistry or biochemistry or a related discipline. Some experience working on industry-related projects and analysing proteins and in sample analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry will be an advantage.

Candidates applying to the Business Science Research Assistant role must have, or be about to obtain, a Masters degree in chemistry or biochemistry or a related discipline. Some experience working on industry-related projects and analysing proteins and in sample analysis by liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry will be an advantage.

The post will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 3 December 2025. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered.

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The School values diversity and is 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 http://www.athenaswan.org.uk/ and on our website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx

Our University is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. We welcome applications from the UK, Europe and across the globe. For more information on the support we offer our international colleagues, see our Moving to Nottingham pages.

For successful international applicants, we provide financial support for your visa and the immigration health surcharge, plus an interest-free loan to help cover the cost of immigration-related expenses for any dependants accompanying you to the UK. For more information please see our webpage on Financial support for visas and the immigration health surcharge.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Harry Taylor email [email protected]. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27 Nov 2024
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)