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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis and Machine Learning

£37.69k - £46.05k per annum

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for outstanding and ambitious researchers to join Prof. Igor Larrosa’s team at the University of Manchester, working on Catalysis, Organometallic, Organic Chemistry and Machine Learning for a period of up to 24 months.

The project, funded by EPSRC, will involve exploring the use of machine learning to develop new tools for investigating catalytic reaction mechanisms, with a focus on homogeneous catalytic processes of interest in organic chemistry. This collaborative project with the Bures group (ICIQ) will build on proof-of-principle work published in Nature 2023, 613, 689.

Overall Purpose of the Job

Find out more about the Larrosa and Bures groups at:

The successful candidate will have a PhD in chemistry, with a proven track record in catalysis, organic and organometallic chemistry, and mechanistic investigation. The position is full time and available for up to two years, in the first instance. Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Igor Larrosa ( View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk )

Applications should include a supporting statement and a CV, as part of the application. Forms and further particulars are available from our website

The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Igor Larrosa

Email: View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: View email address on jobs.manchester.ac.uk

Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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