Research Associate in Life Cycle Assessment of Polymeric Cryoprotectants

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Job reference: SAE-030949 Salary: £37,694 - £42,254 per annum depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Department of Chemistry Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 07/04/2026 Contract Duration: Fixed term for 12 months School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences Overall Purpose of the Job The project will be focused on conducting comparative life cycle assessments of the cradle-to-grave impacts of a range of natural, biosynthetic and chemically-synthesized macromolecular cryoprotectants, extending to techno-economic analyses of the most promising candidates. The PDRA will report directly to Professor Matthew I. Gibson but also work on a daily basis with Prof Shaver and his team. A strong research and publication track record is essential with demonstrated ability to lead and finish (including publishing) projects. You must have excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal and teamworking skills. What you will get in return: Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk . Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Mike Shaver Email: michael.shaver@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. £37,694 to £42,254 per annum depending on experience

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