About the position
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Catalysis and Machine Learning
The University of Manchester
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
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.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Deadline: 2026-10-08T00:00
Salary: "£37,694 - £46,049 per annum dependent on relevant experience"
At a glance
- Position type
- Research associate
- Institution
- The University of Manchester
- Department
- Department of Chemistry
- Research group
- Not stated
- Location
- Manchester, United Kingdom, GB
- Supervisor / contact person
- Prof. Igor Larrosa’s, Prof. Igor Larrosa
- Funding
- Salaried
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.
Salary: "£37,694 - £46,049 per annum dependent on relevant experience"
£37,694 - £46,049 per annum dependent on relevant experience - Duration
- Not stated
- Expected start
- Not stated
- Vacancy reference
- Not stated
Research focus
- Discipline
- Chemistry
- Research area
- Not stated
- Methods
- Not stated
- Software
- Not stated
Dates to know
- Listed on FOSS Positions
- 18 Sep 2026
- Original advertisement date
- 2026-09-10
- Application deadline
- 08 Oct 2026 · 00:00 Timezone not stated. Check the original advert.
- Priority review date
- Not stated
- Last checked
- 18 Sep 2026
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
2026-10-08T00:00
How to apply
Applications should include a supporting statement and a CV, as part of the application. Forms and further particulars are available from our website www.manchester.ac.uk/jobs
Open application page ↗https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=45958&Source=JobtrainGoogle
Contact: igor.larrosa@manchester.ac.ukPeople.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Original sources
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https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=45958&Source=JobtrainGoogle ↗
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