R&d Post-doctoral Placement

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

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 (td) measurements
This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world impact by applying deep scientific knowledge to develop technologies used by millions of consumers

Job Summary

  • This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world impact by applying deep scientific knowledge to develop technologies used by millions of consumers.
  • Candidates will design and execute advanced laboratory experiments focused on volatile and semi-volatile analysis using state-of-the-art instrumentation like GC-MS.
  • Successful candidates may be recommended for hire into a full-time role with P&G after completing the 24-month post-doctoral placement.

Matching Summary

This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world impact by applying deep scientific knowledge to develop technologies used by millions of consumers.

Salary

Base: £55,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Double-matched pension, 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 (TD) measurements
  • Analytical method development and validation
  • Volatile and semi-volatile analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Cross-functional team collaboration skills
  • Independent problem-solving abilities
  • Technical communication to stakeholders
  • Leadership in academic or work activities
  • Mentoring and coaching experience

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or related field
  • 3+ years hands-on GC-MS experience
  • Right to work in UK without sponsorship
  • Recent PhD completion within last 1-2 years

Work Rights

Must have right to work in UK from Day 1

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