Research Work, Jobs in Plymouth Pl6 (with Salaries)

Research Assistant
Plymouth University —Plymouth
- £35,608 - £38,784 a year
- Temporary
- Research
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Research Assistant/Fellow
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise —Plymouth
- £41,699 - £49,167 a year
- Part-time
- Data analysis skills
- Research
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Research Fellow
Plymouth University —Plymouth
- £39,906 - £46,049 a year
- Temporary
- Doctoral degree
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Research Assistant in Medical Statistics
Plymouth University —Plymouth
- £30,378 - £38,784 a year
- Full-time
- Databases
- University
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Market Research Interviewer - Car Required - Part Time
IpsosmoriTelephone —Plymouth
- £14.01 an hour
- Part-time
- Employee discount
Data Engineer (Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow)
Plymouth University —Plymouth
- £39,906 - £56,535 a year
- Temporary
- Research
- University
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
14d
Lab Manager
Plymouth University —Plymouth
- £30,378 - £34,610 a year
- Temporary
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Lecturer/Associate Professor in Law (AI and LawTech)
Plymouth University —Plymouth
- £39,906 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- AI
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
2d
Online Sales Research Volunteer
British Heart Foundation —Launceston
- Employee discount
Lecturer/Associate Professor in Law (Maritime)
Plymouth University —Plymouth
- £39,906 - £67,468 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Teaching
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Research Assistant/Fellow
Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise —Plymouth
As a *Research Assistant*, you will support the delivery of a mixed-methods evaluation of the Plymouth Dental Education Practice, as well as associated…
£41,699 - £49,167 a year
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Graduate Research Assistant, Postdoctoral Research Associate or Research Fellow
University of Exeter —Exeter
The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in insert subject area and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to…
£33,951 - £43,482 a year
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Research Assistant

Plymouth University -
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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
£35,608 - £38,784 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Car scheme

Qualifications

Research
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Project leadership

Full job description

Salary

£35,608 - £38,784 per annum - Grade 6

Contractual hours

Basis

FT Temporary Fulltime All Year

Interview date

Wednesday 16 September 2026

Job category/type

Academic/Research

Date posted

05/08/2026

Job reference

B1332

Are you an ambitious materials scientist or chemical engineer looking to bridge the gap between healthcare sustainability and clean energy innovation? Join us to lead the charge in transforming medical waste into second-life nanomaterials for a greener NHS.

About the role

As a Research Assistant (RA), you will be the primary experimental lead for the "Circularity and sustainability in volatile anaesthetics" project. Reporting directly to the academic lead, you will be responsible for demonstrating scalable regeneration and upcycling strategies for carbon adsorbents used in medical carbon capture systems. You will manage the laboratory-scale validation of thermal and chemical processes and coordinate with industrial partners, including SageTech Medical and the Manufacturing Technology Centre.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 12 months due to funding.

Key responsibilities and projects:

Adsorbent regeneration: Develop and optimise thermal, chemical, and hybrid reactivation protocols to restore the capacity of exhausted carbon materials from medical capture systems.
Second-life photocatalysis and remediation: Lead the preliminary testing and evaluation of spent carbons as "second-life" adsorbents and photocatalysts to degrade persistent pharmaceutical pollutants, such as propofol and ibuprofen, in hospital effluents.
Advanced material characterisation: Execute comprehensive characterisation throughout the material lifecycle, using N2 sorption, SEM/TEM, Raman, XRD, and TGA.

For more information on School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Lee Durndell: by email at [email protected]

What we’re looking for:

Technical expertise: A strong background in functional nanomaterials design, carbon valorisation and/or synthesis, or circular process engineering.
Analytical proficiency: Experience in advanced material characterisation techniques, specifically gas sorption, electron microscopy (SEM/TEM), and X-ray diffraction (XRD).
Project leadership: Proven ability to manage complex experimental workplans and meet deliverables in a collaborative research environment.
Sustainable mindset: A commitment to circular economy principles and the translation of lab-scale research into real-world environmental solutions.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us

You will join a high-impact, interdisciplinary team collaborating across the University of Plymouth (UoP), SageTech Medical, and the National Health Service (NHS). This project sits at the forefront of the Sustainable Medicines Manufacturing – Grand Challenge. You will have access to world-class facilities, including UoP’s specialised reactors and industry partner facilities, providing a unique platform for high-level academic and industrial networking.

The School of Geography Earth and Environmental Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:

Generous annual leave: 25 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
Generous pension scheme
Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Development opportunities
Enhanced family leave
Flexible working
Retailer discounts
On-site nursery

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages

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