Research Assistant

Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2023, 36.5 hours per week.

A position is available in the group of Professor Peter Scott to synthesise new polymers, characterise their properties and effects, and to contribute to their commercial application. The position is funded for a maximum of 10 months in the first instance in collaboration with an industrial partner with an end date of 31 December 2023.

You will work with a team of researchers at various levels, and in close collaboration with the industrial partner.

You will have completed MSc, MChem or equivalent in Chemistry and have experience in polymer chemistry, characterisation and testing methodologies. You will be able to demonstrate strong transferrable skills.

Enquiries to Prof. Peter Scott (peter.scott@warwick.ac.uk)

What we offer

We will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 26 (Level 2 to 5) or 30 (Level 6 to 9) days’ holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, onsite childcare facilities. We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information visit our Rewards and Benefits webpage.

Athena SWAN Silver Award

We are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. Both the Department of Chemistry and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN silver awards, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment, recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities.

Interview Date: TBC.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Synthesis, characterisation and testing of polymers.



DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To work safely at all times and according to local rules.

2. To carry out synthesis and testing of polymers and copolymers

3. To present results internally and externally in verbal and written form.

4. To play an active role in the research group, participating in all group meetings and activities.

5. To contribute to installation and maintenance of equipment.
6. To act with professionalism at all times and show respect to their colleagues and to understand and adhere to the University's value of dignity at work; they are also expected to work collegially and to support all the teams with which they have contact in achieving the University's objectives.

7. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training.