RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – MATERIAL CHEMISTRY
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,588 to £33,951 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The University of Liverpool |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | Job Ref: 103874 |
Summary
THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – MATERIAL CHEMISTRY
£29,588 - £33,951 pa (or pro rata)
A Research Technician position is available in the research group of Professor Andy Cooper. You will support all our laboratory activities including chemistry as well as robotics experiments and work closely with postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and collaborators. Daily activities will include assistance with Health & Safety procedures, laboratory management, facilities and equipment maintenance.
You should be educated to BTEC Higher Level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and have a flexible attitude to work and working hours. Some experience in a range of standard laboratory procedures/analytical techniques and Health & Safety is required, skills in electronic and/or hardware engineering and workshop skills would be advantageous. The role would be ideal for a recent college graduate or someone who would like to transition into academic research and gain experience in how to run large multidisciplinary chemistry facilities.
The post is available for 1 year initially.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Job Ref: 103874 Closing Date: 10 January 2026
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
RESEARCH TECHNICIAN – MATERIAL CHEMISTRY
£29,588 - £33,951 pa (or pro rata)
A Research Technician position is available in the research group of Professor Andy Cooper. You will support all our laboratory activities including chemistry as well as robotics experiments and work closely with postdoctoral researchers, PhD students and collaborators. Daily activities will include assistance with Health & Safety procedures, laboratory management, facilities and equipment maintenance.
You should be educated to BTEC Higher Level or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline and have a flexible attitude to work and working hours. Some experience in a range of standard laboratory procedures/analytical techniques and Health & Safety is required, skills in electronic and/or hardware engineering and workshop skills would be advantageous. The role would be ideal for a recent college graduate or someone who would like to transition into academic research and gain experience in how to run large multidisciplinary chemistry facilities.
The post is available for 1 year initially.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Job Ref: 103874 Closing Date: 10 January 2026
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://recruit.liverpool.ac.uk