Research Associate
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Position Overview & Specifications
About the role
The candidate will be a key member of a collaborative research team based at Leicester’s state-of-the-art Henry Wellcome Building and at the newly opened Space Park Leicester facility. The work will be conducted within the new Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology (LISCB), which is a cross-disciplinary entity that brings together internationally renowned research in chemical and biological sciences at the University of Leicester into a single world-leading unit.
About you
Applicants should possess, or be very close to obtaining, a doctorate in Chemistry or another related field. They should also have previous experience at doctoral or postdoctoral level with mass spectrometry methods (preferably GC/MS), while an interest in biologically relevant chemistry and human tissue culture is preferable.Additional information
All informal enquiries should be directed to richard.hopkinson@leicester.ac.uk.
We anticipate that interviews will be held late March 2023.
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Vacancy terms
Full time, Fixed term until 28/02/2024Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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