Research Fellow in Analytical Chemistry (KTP) Fixed Term for 12 months

School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, Liverpool John Moores University in partnership with Mast Group Ltd

Research Fellow in Analytical Chemistry (Knowledge Transfer Partnership)

This post is fixed term for 12 months

Starting salary - £41,535 per annum

Location -Mast Group Ltd, Deeside and Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated Research Fellow to join this Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between Liverpool John Moores University and Mast Group Ltd, a leading manufacturer of clinical diagnostic products.

This project focuses on improving the stability and performance of antibiotics used in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) diagnostics through the application of advanced analytical chemistry.

You will employ a range of state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, to characterise host–guest interactions and quantify their effects on antibiotic stability. The project offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in both academic research and industrial product development, working closely with scientists at LJMU and Mast Group Ltd.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Alistair J. Fielding  a.j.fielding@ljmu.ac.uk

Further information can be found in the attached Job Description document.

LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. 

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

LJMU are committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).