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Universities with open postdoc positions in spectroscopy in the United Kingdom include The University of Manchester, Queen's University Belfast and University of Leicester.
The University of Manchester
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United Kingdom
5 days ago
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The University of Manchester is recruiting a full-time Research Associate in Organic Synthesis to join the Miller research group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, within the Department of Chemistry and School of Natural Sciences. The project focuses on carbohydrate skeletal editing and organic synthesis methodology development. The successful researcher will design, plan and conduct high-quality research; establish new transformations for editing sugar scaffolds; optimise synthetic r...
5 days ago
The University of Manchester
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United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in EPR and Magnetism of Molecular Spin Qubits at The University of Manchester , Department of Chemistry. This is a 2.5-year fixed-term research associate position focused on transition metal molecular spin qubits , pulse EPR spectroscopy , magnetism , quantum information science , and the characterization of d-block metal complexes . The project is funded by a UKRI grant and is managed by Dr Floriana Tuna , with close collaboration with the University of Rhode Isl...
2 weeks ago
Queen's University Belfast
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United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
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Queen’s University Belfast is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position within the Astrophysics Research Centre as part of the five-year STFC Large Award TRANSCEND . The project uses Vera Rubin/LSST transient data and the 4MOST Time-Domain Extragalactic Survey (TiDES) to study major questions in modern astrophysics , including how stars explode, how supermassive black holes grow, and the nature of dark energy. The QUB post focuses on transient physical properties and the black hole ...
3 weeks ago
Leigh Fletcher
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University of Leicester
United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
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Leigh Fletcher, Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester, is recruiting a postdoc / Research Associate in Planetary Atmospheric Science to join Leicester’s Planetary Atmospheres team . The project focuses on JWST observations of the Solar System giant planets , with research centered on spectroscopic data to investigate planetary origins, banded structure, and how weather and climate change over time. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major planetary science...
3 weeks ago
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University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher (Fixed-term) at the University of Nottingham , United Kingdom, in Engineering with a focus on dielectric sensing and material characterisation . The project is part of a Game Changers proof-of-concept collaboration with Sellafield Ltd . The successful candidate will generate and analyse experimental evidence, develop and validate measurement protocols, carry out systematic dielectric testing of representative materials, and interpret datasets to identify trends, measureme...
2 weeks ago
Ellison Institute of Technology
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Postdoctoral Research Scientists in Materials & Devices for Life Sciences at the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), Oxford, United Kingdom. This postdoctoral opportunity sits within the Institute of Materials & Devices for Life Sciences (MDLS) , led by Professor Hagan Bayley . The programme aims to advance human health by scaling interdisciplinary science at the interface of chemistry, biology, and engineering . Research themes include nanopore technologies for small-molecule diagnostics, si...
1 week ago
Shijing Sun
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University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
6 days ago
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The University of Cambridge’s Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for the Autonomous Materials Group, led by Associate Professor Shijing Sun. The position is suited to researchers with experience in inorganic synthesis and/or biomineralisation who are interested in combining materials chemistry with automated characterisation and AI-directed high-throughput experimentation . The work will contribute to autonomous approaches for advanced materials ...
6 days ago
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | |
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![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Lecturer
The Queen's University Belfast
United Kingdom
Internet Of Things
Electromagnetic
Massive Mimo
Non-orthogonal Multiple Access (noma)
Wireless Communication
School of Life Sciences University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RD UK
United Kingdom
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Metabolic Biology
Microreactor Technology
Macrophage Biology
Has grant
Full Professor
University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Physics
Optical Physics
Laser Physics
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
Professor of Physics
University College London
United Kingdom
Physical Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Gas Phase Chemistry
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
University of York
United Kingdom
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Infrared Spectroscopy
Ultrafast Spectroscopy
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom
Analytical Chemistry
Biochemistry
Spectroscopy
Nmr Spectroscopy
Time-resolved Spectroscopy

UKRI funds research training and fellowships across the United Kingdom, mainly for PhD and postdoctoral study. Support often includes tuition fees, a stipend at the UKRI rate, and research costs.

The Leverhulme Trust funds a wide range of research scholarships, studentships and fellowships, mainly in the United Kingdom, across disciplines from humanities to sciences.

ESRC supports social science research training in the United Kingdom, mainly through funded PhD studentships and some postdoctoral fellowships delivered via doctoral training partnerships.
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