Description du poste
Hours of work: Full-time Tenure : Fixed term for 7 months Professor Qi’s laboratory at the University of Liverpool is looking for an experience and enthusiastic individual to lead a IBIC Commercial Development Fund funded project to further develop a novel chemical-free antimicrobial technology. You will conduct experimental research to optimise and validate the technology, design and build prototypes, and generate data to support commercial development. Working closely with academic and industrial partners, they will also identify potential application areas, engage with commercial partners, support business development activities, and contribute to intellectual property, regulatory, and commercialisation strategies. You should have a PhD degree in following areas, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline and experience of antimicrobial material development would be preferred . The post is available for 7 months. If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Closing date : 19-Nov-2026 23:30 For full details and to apply online, please click on the apply button above.