R&d Post-doctoral Placement

The Procter & Gamble Company

Newcastle, United Kingdom
Base: £55,000 py; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (gc-ms)
Headspace solid-phase microextraction (hs-spme)
Thermal desorption measurements
This 24-month post-doctoral placement offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world impact on globally renowned brands like Ariel and Fairy

Job Summary

  • This 24-month post-doctoral placement offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world impact on globally renowned brands like Ariel and Fairy.
  • Candidates will design and execute advanced laboratory experiments using state-of-the-art instrumentation to generate critical data and uncover new mechanistic insights.
  • Successful candidates may be recommended for hire into a full-time role with P&G, supported by a 'build from within' culture that includes formal training and mentoring.

Matching Summary

This 24-month post-doctoral placement offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world impact on globally renowned brands like Ariel and Fairy.

Salary

Base: £55,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive double-matched pension scheme, private health insurance, stock ownership scheme, Flex4Me Fund

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
  • Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction (HS-SPME)
  • Thermal Desorption measurements
  • Analytical method development and validation
  • Volatile and semi-volatile analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional team collaboration skills
  • Leadership in academic or non-academic activities
  • Technical curiosity and innovation initiative
  • Experience with micro-scale plants
  • Strong communication with non-technical stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field (current final year or completed within 1-2 years)
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with GC-MS during post-graduate studies
  • Direct experience with HS-SPME and/or Thermal Desorption techniques
  • Right to work in the UK without sponsorship required

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK without sponsorship

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