About this role
Job reference: SAE-030909 Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum dependant on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Department of Chemistry Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 05/03/2026 Contract Duration: Fixed term for 12 months School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences
A postdoctoral research associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious organic chemist to undertake research in the group of Professor David Leigh FRS at the Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester.
The Leigh research group investigates the design and synthesis of molecular machines and new types of molecular level architectures to control and influence function and properties. (For further information about the research group see webpage www.catenane.net).
The successful applicant should have, or be working towards, a PhD in organic chemistry in the area of artificial molecular motors and chemically interlocked molecules, and have their thesis submitted prior to taking up the position. The applicant should be capable of working under their own initiative and leading a small research team, so excellent communication and organizational skills are also required.
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.
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor David A. Leigh
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.