Research Associate in Biocatalysis and Carbohydrate Materials

Applications are sought for a Research Associate position with Rob Field, Alien Miller and Jack Rowbotham group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. The post is part of a BBSRC supported Prosperity Partnership program, with Unilever and academic partners. The goal of the project is to identify, redesign or evolve, and deploy carbohydrate-active enzymes for the generation of sustainable and biodegradable polysaccharide materials. The post would suit someone with expertise in biocatalysis; previous experience with carbohydrate-active enzymes, molecular biology and/or materials science would be a distinct advantage. The post is available from 1st October 2024, or soon thereafter, for 2 years in the first instance, with potential for renewal beyond that.

The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education.  The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance.  We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan

We positively welcome applications from women, who are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointment will be made on merit.

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.

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Jack Rowbotham 

Email: jack.rowbotham@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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

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