Jobs at the University of Nottingham | Chemistry https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/Vacancies.aspx?cat=599&type=5 Latest job vacancies at University of Nottingham <![CDATA[Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term) (SCI2309126)]]> https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SCI2309126 https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SCI2309126 We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral research fellow to work on aluminium batteries as part of the Faraday Institution Ultrastore programme. Candidates must have (or almost completed) a PhD in chemistry or a related discipline. A track record in the development of ionic liquid-based electrolytes and studying interphases in batteries is preferred. The candidate will work within the Nottingham Applied Materials and Interfaces Group at the University of Nottingham, reporting to Profs. Darren Walsh and Graham Newton. The aqueous aluminium battery is very promising for our future energy-storage requirements, as it could potentially store large amounts of electrical energy inexpensively. However, the performance of the battery is limited by the irreversibility of aluminium plating in aqueous electrolytes. The project will focus on the development of electrolytes and additives that drive reversible aluminium plating, and will involve the development of methods for modifying aluminium surfaces and electrochemical analysis of the modified materials.

The Faraday Institution is the UK’s independent institute for electrochemical energy storage science and technology, supporting research, training, and analysis. We bring together scientists and industry partners on research projects to reduce battery cost, weight, and volume; to improve performance and reliability; and to develop whole-life strategies from mining to recycling to second use. https://faraday.ac.uk/

This is a full-time, fixed-term post and is available for a period of twelve months.

The School of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at http://www.athenaswan.org.uk/ and on our website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Darren Walsh, Email: darren.walsh@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note applications sent to this address will not be accepted.

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Closing Date: 21 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Teaching Associate and researcher in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry (Fixed Term) (SCI2145426)]]> https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SCI2145426 https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/rss/click.aspx?ref=SCI2145426 We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Associate and researcher in Inorganic and Physical Chemistry.  The post will be equally split between undergraduate teaching and research (i) to plan and deliver tutorials, lectures and laboratory classes, assessing students’ work. To develop new teaching resources. To provide pastoral support for our students on their journey through our programmes and (ii) to conduct and support research within Professor George’s research group into advanced spectroscopy and process monitoring for a wide range of chemical reactions.  You will also be expected to undertake co-supervision of undergraduate and/or postgraduate research projects and contribute to the preparation of scientific articles as appropriate and to contribute to the overall academic administration and collegiality of the School. The post is available to start immediately.   

The successful candidate will have:

  • A first degree in chemistry and have a PhD in Inorganic or Physical Chemistry, or fields strongly aligned with these areas. 
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex information with clarity.
  • Experience & Familiarity with undergraduate laboratory classes, wide knowledge of modern laboratory and analytical techniques and experience of supervision within a laboratory environment and ability to oversee all aspects of safety in the laboratory. 
  • Experience in chemometrics, vibrational spectroscopy, product characterization techniques including spectroscopy and time-resolved techniques, and multivariate data analysis.

The person appointed will join a multidisciplinary team working at the University of Nottingham in Chemistry and Engineering.   The projects are led by Professor Mike George and also involve Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff (Chemistry).  

The School values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter and on our website https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx  

The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract ending 31st August 2028 to start as soon as possible.  The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).    

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Mike George (mike.george@nottingham.ac.uk) +44 115 951 3512. Please note applications sent to this email address will not be accepted

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Closing Date: 25 Oct 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

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