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Senior Computational Chemist, LNP Design

This role involves leading the computational design of lipid nanoparticles for nucleic acid delivery, using chemical and biophysical principles, AI tools, and molecular simulations. You will work closely with the experimental team to translate computational insights into testable strategies and refine formulations iteratively.

CureAge Therapeutics London, ENG, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Part-time

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering (Teaching & Scholarship) Transnational Education

This role involves teaching and developing undergraduate programmes in materials and polymer science at Queen Mary University of London's Engineering School in Xi’an, China. The position requires extensive travel to Xi’an and a commitment to high-quality education and curriculum development.

Queen Mary University of London London, United Kingdom £52 – £73 pa

Permanent

Senior Research Scientist 1 - Process Chemistry (Polymers)

This role involves leading technical delivery in polymer and process development, designing and executing experimental programmes, and supporting scale-up activities. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop robust and safe chemical processes, focusing on acrylic polymerisation, vinyl monomer chemistry, and sustainable materials.

SRG Sedgefield, County Durham, United Kingdom £34,500 – £46,500 pa

Research Fellow in Sustainable Automotive Polymers

This role involves developing sustainable automotive polymers, particularly foams, with a focus on improving recycled content, carbon-neutral additives, and recyclability. The Research Fellow will lead research dissemination, publish high-impact papers, and collaborate with industry partners like The Vita Groups and Polestar.

The University of Manchester Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £47 – £58 pa

On-site Contract

PhD Studentship: Chemical Engineering & Materials Science: Microporous Membranes for Stable and Low-Cost Iron-Sulfur Flow Batteries

This PhD studentship focuses on developing microporous membranes for low-cost, long-duration iron-sulfur redox flow batteries. The candidate will design and synthesize functional polymers, develop solution-processable membranes, and establish structure-ion transport relationships through advanced characterization and electrochemical testing. The project involves collaboration with Leaf-Tech Ltd for industrial scale-up and manufacturing.

Swansea University Swansea, United Kingdom £21 pa

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PhD Studentship: Multiscale Physics of Deformation and Failure in Polymer Networks

This PhD studentship involves developing a mesoscale modelling framework to predict the deformation and failure of polymer networks. The project focuses on viscoelasticity and chain scission, using statistical mechanics and stochastic thermodynamics, with applications in soft materials and sustainability.

University of Oxford Oxford, South East England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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Synthetic Chemist

This role involves conducting laboratory-based synthesis and product development, designing and optimizing synthetic routes, and supporting new product development and technology expansion projects. The chemist will work closely with a multidisciplinary R&D team to deliver project objectives and troubleshoot technical challenges.

Reed Specialist Recruitment Yarnton, Oxfordshire, OX5 1NF, United Kingdom £35,000 – £45,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Development Chemist

This role involves developing, testing, and scaling up chemical formulations for new and existing products. Responsibilities include hands-on laboratory work, formulation trials, and collaborating with production teams to ensure successful commercial manufacturing.

Theo James Recruitment Shildon, County Durham, United Kingdom £47,000 – £59,000 pa

AMP - Acoustically assisted Manufacturing of functional Polymers

This PhD project focuses on developing acoustic methods to control particle organisation and crystallisation in polymer composites during manufacturing. The candidate will design and build an ultrasonic patterning system, conduct experiments from room temperature to 200°C, and characterise resulting materials using advanced techniques. The research aims to transition acoustic control from lab-scale to industrially relevant, high-temperature processing conditions.

University of Warwick Coventry, University Of Warwick, Warwick, Midlands Of England, United Kingdom £21 pa

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