Research Associate/Fellow in Analytical Organic Chemistry (Fixed-Term)

Area
Chemistry

Location
University Park

Salary
£32,080 to £38,784 per annum, pro rata (if applicaple) depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date
Saturday 18 April 2026

Reference
SCI004726

We are seeking a Research Associate/Fellow in Analytical Chemistry to transform the monitoring of pharmaceutical manufacturing and advancing sustainability through innovative automation, analytical science, and data-driven optimisation. You will accelerate the transition from batch to continuous flow processes. You will interact with project partners in the pharmaceutical sector to demonstrate the technology on high impact case studies.

The post will involve applying a range of spectroscopic techniques to new flow reactor designs developed at the University of Nottingham. The vision of the project is to apply continuous reactors, including continuous photochemistry, electrochemistry, and thermal chemistry to transform how fine chemicals and medicines are manufactured. [see for example APPLIED SPECTROSCOPY (2022) 76, 38-50; ORGANIC PROCESS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (2025) 29, 34-47; (2024), 28, 1917-1928; (2022) 26, 1145 1151; (2021) 25, 1619-1627 (2021) 25, 2052-2059; (2020), 24, 201-206; (2018) 22, 595-599].

It will involve lab-based research, based in Nottingham. The successful candidate will have a first degree in chemistry or chemical engineering and have or be in the process of obtaining a related PhD and a track record of successful research. Specific skills needed are experience in chemometrics, spectroscopy and product characterization techniques including NMR. Experience in advanced processing of analytical data would be desirable.

The person appointed will join a multidisciplinary team working in Chemistry and Engineering, led by Professor Mike George.

We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at and on our website

If you are interested on this opportunity, please click apply now, submit your details and upload a copy of your CV.

The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 01/10/2027, to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mike George ([email protected]) +44 115 951 3512.