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Research Associate in Chemistry (2 positions available)

University of Leicester • Belgrave, Leicester

Salary

£40k – £46k

Posted

10 June 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

high

Government Authorised Exchange Temporary Worker (A rating)

We are seeking two talented Research Associates in Chemistry. Working within an international research collaboration led by Professor Sergey Piletsky as part of the EU Genesis project, you will focus on the design and study of molecularly imprinted polymer (MIP) nanoparticles with specificity for PFAS molecules, alongside their application in electrochemical sensors. This role offers the opportuni

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