Job Description

Research Fellow (Project Officer) (111111-1225)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Chemistry
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed-term contract for 2 years
Salary
35,608 to 46,049 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Remzi Becer at remzi.becer@warwick.ac.uk.

The Department of Chemistry is looking for a Research Fellow (Project Officer) to support and manage an European project.

Project:

NATPRIME "Effective Delivery of Nucleic Acid Therapeutics via Designed Nanocarriers" Co-funded by the European Union's Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Sk?odowska-Curie grant agreement n 101168881 and co-funded by UK Guarantee Scheme.

The project brings together academics and companies with expertise in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, biophysics, particle science, biology, immunology and gene therapy.


The consortium includes nine academic institutions and three companies, with the University of Warwick and the Eindhoven University of Technology being the lead institutions. The team at the University of Warwick will be comprised of the NATPRIME Project Officer and Project Coordinator, Prof. Remzi Becer.


The post holder will be coordinating all scientific outputs and supporting the consortium's research and training activities. You will take a lead on the management and coordination of the scientific and administrative aspects of NATPRIME, supporting the project coordinator Professor Remzi Becer.

Scientific knowledge and experience in the relevant field is essential.

The programme commenced on 1st October 2024, and we have recently completed the recruitment of 20 ambitious Doctoral Candidates (DCs). The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the DCs and their supervisors to prepare comprehensive review articles on various topics within the NATPRIME project. Hence, you will have the ability to interact appropriately with a wide range of people both internal and external, from Academic and Professional Services, and across all levels.


The position will play a key role in helping and motivating the group's PhD and master's students, as well as collaborating closely with them.


You will be required to travel frequently within the UK and EU to organise and attend consortium meetings, servicing the consortium meetings and preparing reports to submit to the EU.


This is a great opportunity for an individual wishing to extend and further develop their academic and management skills, whilst learning about a growing strategically important department at the University of Warwick.



About You
You will be educated to PhD level, with a background in Polymer Synthesis and Macromolecular Chemistry. Experience of working in a collaborative research environment (evidenced through publications) in a relevant field is essential.


Since the post holder will be responsible for coordinating the publication of comprehensive review articles within the network, the candidate is required to publish at least 2 research articles and 1 review article in international journals.


Success in this role will require networking skills with the ability to build effective collaborative relationships and also high level of oral communication skills with experience of presenting clearly in international settings to multidisciplinary audiences.


In delivering this role efficiently and effectively, you will be expected to exercise judgement and to use initiative in being proactive. This will require a strong ability to organise, influence and cater well for a wide variety of work including much that is confidential in nature.


You will also have excellent team working skills in the Becer Research Group whilst also happy to work independently.


It would be desirable for candidates to possess evidence of research project management including excellent organisational skills, administrative skills and proven experience of meeting milestones and achieving deliverables with the ability to prioritise a range of tasks and projects.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at

Research Assistant

level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (34,610 per annum).


Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to

Research Fellow

, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (35,608 per annum).



About the Department
The Department of Chemistry at Warwick is a thriving community of students, academics, researchers, and support staff.


Our fundamental research pushes boundaries in all major fields of Chemistry. Through collaborations with the wider science community and industry, our applied work aims to tackle huge global issues from antimicrobial resistance to solar energy harvesting, and sustainable materials.


We provide an inclusive, vibrant and friendly environment where our students have dedicated support to explore their passion for chemistry.

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We are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. Both the Department of Chemistry and the University of Warwick hold Athena SWAN silver awards, a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. We provide a welcoming and inclusive working and learning environment, recognising that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. We welcome applications from individuals who identify with any of the protected characteristics defined by the Equality Act 2010. We are supportive of staff with caring responsibilities.



About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

106

th in the world

and

8th in the UK.

Additionally, 92% of our research is rated

world-leading

or

internationally excellent

.*


Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025

Research Excellence Framework 2021



How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 04 January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.


You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Start Date:

02 February 2026

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



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Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.


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We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

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Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.



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