Research Associate - Sustainable Packaging (scCO2)

University of Kent; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a passionate Research Associate to contribute to an innovative project focused on sustainable pharmaceutical packaging. Candidates with a PhD and experience in supercritical CO₂ technologies are encouraged to apply. You'll engage in research activities while collaborating with project and industrial partners to address real-world challenges. The role offers a friendly, hybrid working environment and excellent staff benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis.
• Expertise in natural product extraction, purification, applications and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate research activities aligned with project objectives.
• Work with project partners to address manufacturing challenges.
• Travel to National Physical Laboratory for experimental work.

Skills

Research project management

Data analysis

Natural product extraction

Supercritical CO₂ technologies

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Materials Science, or related field

Job description

A leading university in the UK seeks a passionate Research Associate to contribute to an innovative project focused on sustainable pharmaceutical packaging. Candidates with a PhD and experience in supercritical CO₂ technologies are encouraged to apply. You'll engage in research activities while collaborating with project and industrial partners to address real-world challenges. The role offers a friendly, hybrid working environment and excellent staff benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme.