Research Associate in mRNA Manufacturing Process Development

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 28 months

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with experience in (bio)process development and/or biomanufacturing. In this role, the Research Associate will work in an interdisciplinary team and support the development of an end-to-end, automated, continuous, compact, multi-product mRNA process-in-a-box: the RNAbox^TM.

We are looking for independent researchers who have demonstrated their ability to perform and ideally publish high quality research. You will possess a PhD or equivalent research experience in (bio)chemical engineering or a related discipline. Experimental manufacturing process development skills or similar wet-lab skills related to (bio)pharmaceutical or chemicals manufacturing, are essential. 

Benefits of the position include:

• 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days. 
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits 

You will be based in the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering within the Kis Research Group.  Our interdisciplinary school is leading scientific exploration and engineering expertise in sustainability solutions, biomedical innovation, and advanced materials. We address crucial issues such as climate change, energy poverty, affordable medicine, sustainable agriculture and green manufacturing. Our internationally renowned research is supported through funding from government and industrial sources in the UK and the rest of the globe.  More information about our research can be found on our website: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | CMBE | The University of Sheffield

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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