Research Associate in Materials Chemistry
Manchester, United Kingdom
31 Oct 2026
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Overview
- Institution
- The University of Manchester
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Field
- Chemistry
- Deadline
- 31 October 2026
- Hours
- Full time (1FTE) per week
About this position
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate within the Department of Chemistry, School of Natural Sciences. This exciting research project aims to produce ultra-thin polymer-based membranes and fluidic chips with polymers of intrinsic porosity (PIMs), to study molecular and ionic permeation for ionic gating, ionic memory applications, and molecular separations. You will be expected to publish academic papers and contribute towards advanced new concepts.
You will be responsible for
- Conduct original research and collaborate within the group and internationally as per the project needs
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
- Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
- Write up research work for publication.
- Training students and others in skills appropriate to the project.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About
You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- A PhD (or be about to obtain) in electrochemistry, polymer science or membranes with experimental work in chemistry, materials science or chemical engineering.
- A strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals and an ability to write scientific reports and contribute to writing research papers.
- Experience of working with electrochemical measurements, electrical source meters, precision electrical meters, patch-clamp amplifiers, neuromorphic measurements.
- Significant experience of nanofabrication, measurement and characterization of ultrathin membranes, 2D materials van der Waals heterostructures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Expertise in electrochemistry.
- Experience of working in nanofluidics/membrane technologies.
- Experience in clean room micro/nanofabrication and working with 2D materials devices.
- Experience of sequencing measurements with biomolecules.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see the University of Manchester Benefits page. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Dr Ashok Keerthi or Prof Radha Boya Email: ashok.keerthi@manchester.ac.uk or radha.boya@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support
People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical and job portal support
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
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