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Welcome from the Head of School

“Our school is world-leading in all that we do, and we’ve carved out a reputation for research excellence

"We’re specialists in tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges, including climate change, energy poverty, energy storage, affordable medicine, sustainable agriculture, novel materials and green manufacturing - and we’re incredibly proud of what we do.

"I am especially proud of our staff who are working with industry leaders and political bodies to shape the world, while also supporting the education of the next generation of scientists and engineers. We strive for greatness and we’re an ambitious team, but we’re also a friendly, welcoming school with staff from all over the world. I’d strongly encourage you to join us."

Professor Joan Cordiner, Head of School


Current vacancies

Job title Job reference Closing date Fixed term/open ended Working pattern
Research Associate in mRNA Manufacturing Process Development UOS042212 24th November 2024 Fixed term for 28 months Full time
Research Associate in Sustainability Assessment for the Maritime Sector UOS042169 26th November 2024 Fixed term Full time
Research Assistant in Sustainability Assessment UOS042234 27th November 2024 Fixed term Full time

Research Associate in Alternative Protein Processing & Characterization

UOS042189 1st December 2024 Fixed Term for 30 months (subject to contract) Full time

Research Associate in Alternative Protein Biomanufacturing

UOS042191 1st December 2024 Fixed-Term/Contract Full time
2 x Research Associate in Sustainability Assessment UOS042201 4th December 2024 Fixed Term for 24 months (subject to contract) Full time

Bioanalytical Scientist (KTP Associate)

This job is based at RSSL in Reading

UOS042237 6th December 2024 Fixed Term for 24 months  Full time
Research Associate UOS042273 6th December 2024 12 months fixed term contract Full time

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