Area
Chemistry
Location
University Park
Salary
£32,080 to £47,389 per annum, depending on skills and experience (minimum £35608 with relevant PhD).
Closing Date
Sunday 05 July 2026
Reference
SCI1294496
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to work in the School of Chemistry on the dissolution and chemical transformation of metal oxides in sustainable solvents. The project will investigate the behaviour of metal oxide materials in alternative solvents such as ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, with the aim of developing greener approaches to metal processing, recycling, and materials chemistry.
The successful candidate will undertake fundamental studies into chemical speciation and interfacial processes that occur during oxide dissolution. The role will combine laboratory-based dissolution, quantification with ICP-OES/MS, and separation through electrochemical deposition. Candidates with experience in analytical chemistry are desirable because the project involves advanced chemical state analysis with lab- and synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopies to gain mechanistic understanding of metal–solvent interactions, insights into oxidation state changes, coordination environments, and dissolution mechanisms.
The researcher will work closely with an external company and have the opportunity to visit their site in Stoke-on-Trent for material testing.
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 https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter and on our website https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx
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 12 month fixed-term contract, to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Coby Clarke [email protected] Please note applications sent to this address will not be accepted.
