Postdoctoral Research Associate (2 Posts)
Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £33,482 to £41,671 per annum
Grade: Grade 07 to Grade 08
Contract Type: Fixed Term (36 months)
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 07 May 2025
Interview Date: Friday 23 May 2025
Reference: 0120-25
Release Date: Tuesday 08 April 2025
Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME) has been awarded £6.1m in funding from the UK Government Department of Science, Industry and Technology (DSIT), with a further £7.1m in potential co-funding from partners including Science Card and Bruntwood SciTech. The funding has been made through the Research Ventures Catalyst (RVC) programme, which was set up to provide funding to take truly novel ideas from concept to transformative technology. The award will fund the MEMetic project, which will develop nature-inspired (biomimetic) polymer membranes for water filtration.
As part of this significant research project, we are seeking 2 talented postdoctoral researchers who will primarily focus on the production, purification and characterisation of membrane proteins. Each role will have a distinct focus, but we are an interdisciplinary team and the ability to work across traditional boundaries, coupled to significant disciplinary expertise, is essential.
You will join a dynamic team of researchers across the biology/chemistry/materials interface and have opportunities to develop your skills in directions that are beneficial to you and the project. All appointments will be for 3 years in the first instance with possible extension depending on the state of the project and funding availability.
What we offer:
- Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days’ bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
- Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
- Great family-friendly policies.
- On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job
Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work.
If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk
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