Postdoctoral Research Associate in Medicinal & Organic Chemistry

Manchester Metropolitan University
📍 Manchester, England, United Kingdom 💼 Fixed Term 🕒 Posted July 02, 2026

Job Description

About You

You will have:

  • A PhD in synthetic organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or a closely related discipline (or be close to completion)

  • Strong background in synthetic organic chemistry, including multi-step synthesis route design, optimisation and experience of air- and moisture-sensitive techniques

  • Strong competence in analytical characterisation methods, including NMR spectroscopy, HRMS, and LCMS

  • Experience contributing to research projects and disseminating findings through publications or presentations

  • The ability to work independently and manage your own experimental programme, while contributing effectively to a team environment

  • You will be a collaborative and supportive colleague, comfortable working within a dynamic, open laboratory environment shared across multiple research groups, encompassing a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds and levels of experience.
  • Experience of supervisi...

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    Job Details

    • Location Manchester, England
    • Job Type Fixed Term
    • Category Life Scientists
    • Posted Date July 02, 2026
    • Application Deadline August 11, 2026