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    Research Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

    The University of Manchester
    The University of Manchester Manchester, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    The University invites applications for the above post, which is tenable in the first instance for 36 months and extendible for up to a further 12 months subject to satisfactory performance (to a total of 48 months).

    The post is to start on 01/07/24 or as soon as possible afterwards.

    The post-holder will carry out research to investigate the biocatalytic degradation of thermoset plastic materials, using oxidative enzymes.

    More specifically, the post-holder will carry out research related to the directed evolution of enzymes, the biochemical and biophysical characterization of candidate enzymes, and the chemical analysis of enzymatic reactions.

    Thus, the candidate will be expected to design and perform laboratory-based experimentation, analyse the outcomes of the experiments, draw well-rationalised conclusions and communicate their findings to other parties.

    Working in a team, the successful candidate will need good communication skills and exchange technical information with scientists from different disciplines.

    The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education.

    The Department 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.

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