Teaching Associate and researcher in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

• A first degree in chemistry and have a PhD in Inorganic or Physical Chemistry, or fields strongly aligned with these areas.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information with clarity.
• Experience & Familiarity with undergraduate laboratory classes, wide knowledge of modern laboratory and analytical techniques and experience of supervision within a laboratory environment and ability to oversee all aspects of safety in the laboratory.
• Experience in chemometrics, vibrational spectroscopy, product characterization techniques including spectroscopy and time-resolved techniques, and multivariate data analysis.

Salary
£35,608 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

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We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Associate and researcher in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. The post will be equally split between undergraduate teaching and research (i) to plan and deliver tutorials, lectures and laboratory classes, assessing students' work. To develop new teaching resources. To provide pastoral support for our students on their journey through our programmes and (ii) to conduct and support research within Professor George's research group into advanced spectroscopy and process monitoring for a wide range of chemical reactions. You will also be expected to undertake co-supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate research projects and contribute to the preparation of scientific articles as appropriate and to contribute to the overall academic administration and collegiality of the School. The post is available to start immediately.

The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending 31st August 2028 to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).

Area
Chemistry

Location
University Park

Closing Date
Sunday 25 October 2026

Reference
SCI2145426

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