Research Assistant or Associate in Sustainable & Scalable Industrial Biocatalysis

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Research Assistant or Associate in Sustainable & Scalable Industrial Biocatalysis, London

Client:

Imperial College London

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4044b07517e3

Job Views:

8

Posted:

13.02.2025

Expiry Date:

30.03.2025

Job Description:

In collaboration with EPSRC, Imperial and the world’s leading Chemical Engineering Company, we are seeking a Research Assistant or Associate to join the Innovative Continuous Manufacturing of Industrial Chemicals (IConIC) consortium. The main aim of this Prosperity Partnership is to translate the UK’s scientific leadership in Flow Chemistry into industrial leadership and commercial value; to realise a step change in the implementation of continuous flow processing for the manufacture of high-value chemicals.

Previously, work in our research team has led to the development of a Flash Thermal Racemization process which can significantly increase the productivity of dynamic kinetic resolution of chiral amines (M. J. Takle, B. J. Deadman, K. Hellgardt, J. Dickhaut, A. Weija, K. K. Hii, ACS Catal. 2023, 13, 10541-6. DOI: 10.1021/acscatal.3c02859).

In this project, you will be involved in the further development of the concept into a sustainable and scalable process for the manufacture of chiral active pharmaceutical ingredients. This project involves a close working relationship with one of the IConIC industrial partners (ALMAC) and may involve a short industrial placement at their Northern Ireland R&D laboratory.

Qualifications:

• Research Associate: Hold a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience.
• Research Assistant: A first / master’s degree (or equivalent) in chemistry, chemical engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Practical experience in asymmetric synthesis, kinetic experiments and flow chemistry.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Asymmetric synthesis, catalysis, flow chemistry.
• Knowledge of research methods and best practices, particularly continuous flow.
• Work and collaborate with Industry Partners.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various resources to support your personal and professional development.

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