Research Associate in chemical profiling methods for environmental analysis (fixed-term role)

Applications are invited for a Research Associate in development and application of chemical profiling methods in environmental samples, utilising state-of-the-art hyphenated chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques within NERC funded project entitled: 'Quantifying the combined nutrient enrichment, pathogenic, and ecotoxicological impacts of livestock farming on UK rivers (QUANTUM)'.

This position will be based in Environmental Chemistry and Public Health Research Group at the University of Bath. It will focus on the development and application of mass spectrometry methods to aid understanding of fate and effects of veterinary pharmaceuticals discharged.

The overall project, led by the University of Bristol in collaboration with the University of Bath, Bangor University, Exeter University and Lancaster University, will focus on furthering knowledge in understanding livestock farming as a key driver of changing UK quality in the livestock-dominated catchments of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and throughout the north and west of England. This new knowledge will help us create models that can better predict how UK freshwater quality functions in the presence of these multiple stressors, and how it is likely to change in future in response to climate change and mitigation efforts into the receiving environment.

Further information:

This position is available for a period of up 2 years.

You will have, or expect to have very shortly, a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Medical Sciences, Microbiology, or a related discipline and experience in mass spectrometry techniques applied to the analysis of small organic molecules.

For informal enquiries please contact Prof. Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern (b.kasprzyk-hordern@bath.ac.uk), however, please submit your application via the University website.

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a family-friendly University and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements
• an excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for: Relocation allowance, Visa Reimbursement, Interest-Free Loan.

We aim to be an inclusive university, where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

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