Assistant Professor Inorganic Chemistry
6 days ago
The Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. We are an active and vibrant Department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender equality. Our undergraduate programmes are ranked fifth in the Complete University Guide 2026. At postgraduate level, our students come from all over the world to carry out research.Our research strategy is focussed around three interdisciplinary grand challenge themes: Chemistry for Health; Chemistry for Sustainability; and Chemistry for Change, and there is a strong culture of collaboration within the Department and with other Departments and Institutes within the University, including the Biophysical Sciences Institute, the Durham Energy Institute and the Institute for Data Science. We have strong links with many universities, research centres, and a long tradition of working closely with industry both in the North East region, across the UK and overseas. The Department benefits from excellent facilities, including mechanical, electrical and glass-blowing workshops, as well as state-of-the-art analytical capability.The Department of Chemistry at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to the role of Assistant Professor in the field of Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry whose research is aligned with one of the following areas: (i) chemical catalysis (homo- or heterogeneous), (ii) bioinorganic chemistry, or (iii) hard and/or energy materials. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a world‑class, externally funded research group, including collaboration with industrial partners. They will be required to teach core inorganic chemistry through lectures, tutorials, workshops and laboratory classes and contribute fully to teaching across the Department at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. This includes helping to develop new taught and research‑focused postgraduate courses. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching.For more information, please visit our Department pages at www.durham.ac.uk/chemistryInformal enquiries about the position may be made to Prof. Phil Dyer p.w.dyer@durham.ac.uk£47,389 to £56,535 per annum (Grade 8) #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Assistant Professor
4 days ago
North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeA leading UK university seeks an Assistant Professor in Inorganic Chemistry to deliver high-quality research and teaching. The successful candidate will focus on areas like chemical catalysis and bioinorganic chemistry, contributing to curriculum development and guiding students. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant department that values...
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Assistant Professor
4 days ago
North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeThe Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. We are an active and vibrant Department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender...
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Assistant Professor
4 days ago
North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeWe welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support...
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Assistant Professor
4 days ago
North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeThe Department of Chemistry at Durham is one of the very best in the UK, with an outstanding reputation for excellence in research, teaching and employability of our students. We are an active and vibrant Department, with a strong cohort of early career academics and future leaders. We hold an Athena Swan Silver Award, recognising our commitment to gender...
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Assistant Professor of Experimental Spectroscopy
2 weeks ago
North East, United Kingdom InsideHigherEd Full timeA prestigious UK university is seeking an Assistant Professor in experimental spectroscopy to establish a funded research group and teach core chemistry courses. The individual will contribute to the Department's research and teaching excellence while engaging in collaborative academic citizenship. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated...
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North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeA prestigious university in the UK is seeking an Assistant Professor (Research & Education) to focus on experimental spectroscopy. The successful candidate will engage in high-quality research and teach courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Responsibilities include developing new courses, supervising research projects, and contributing to...
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Assistant Professor
4 days ago
North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeWe welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry
2 weeks ago
North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeWe seek an outstanding synthetic chemist / chemical biologist to join a multidisciplinary international project aiming to develop new biostimulants to enhance crop yields. The project will involve working with plant scientists, engineers and growers in both academic and industrial contexts. Expertise and experience across all domains is not required but a...
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemistry
2 weeks ago
North East, United Kingdom Euraxess Full timeOrganisation/Company DURHAM UNIVERSITY Research Field Chemistry Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 11 Dec 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job...
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Assistant Professor
4 days ago
North East, United Kingdom Durham University Full timeA prestigious research university in the UK seeks an Assistant Professor (Research) for the Leverhulme Centre for Algorithmic Life. The role offers research opportunities in thematic programmes such as generativity and AI transformation, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. Successful candidates will promote research excellence and...
