Research Associate: SuCCEED Prosperity Partnership

Project Description

SuCCEED is a BBSRC funded Prosperity Partnership multi-million project between The University of Manchester and Shell. Commodity chemicals are produced on a global scale and normally derived from finite geological sources. The Shell-UoM partnership seeks to re-imagine bulk chemicals manufacturing through industrial biotechnology, producing renewable chemical products from sustainable feedstocks and providing alternative scalable bioproduction routes to contribute to the global efforts to reduce CO2 emissions.

We are looking for a post-doctoral research assistant to join our interdisciplinary team, consisting of 8 PDRAs (post-doctoral research associates) and 5 PhDs associated with 8 group leaders at UoM. You will be supported to combine your individual talents with the wider team’s breadth of skills and will be based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) at the University of Manchester which is a cross-disciplinary research Centre that brings together diverse expertise including: molecular biology; chemistry; biochemical-engineering; materials science; synthetic biology; analytics and computer science. You will work closely with one of the MIB based SuCCEED investigators Prof. David Leys, Prof. Anthony Green, Dr. Niel Dixon and Prof. Nigel Scrutton and contribute to experimental research in the respective group.

We are committed to creating a fully inclusive and flexible culture, one where everyone can realise their potential and make a positive contribution to our organisation. We believe that if we can positively diversify our staff we will be able to collaborate more effectively and create a more productive environment. If you think you will be a good fit for this role we look forward to hearing from you!

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.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered       

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor David Leys

Email: David.Leys@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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