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Research Assistant in Gold Catalysis

Durham University • Durham, County Durham

Salary

£43k – £43k

Posted

12 July 2026

Work mode

Full-time

Sponsor match

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International SportspersonWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Durham University is hiring a Research Assistant in Gold Catalysis in Durham, a full-time scientific & qa role advertised as contract. The advertised salary is £43k – £43k. Durham University holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the International Sportsperson route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

Job Title: Research Assistant in Gold Catalysis Department: Chemistry Grade: Grade 6, spine point 24 Salary range: £33,002 - £33,002 Working arrangements: Full time, 35-hours per week, in person (chemistry laboratory) Closing date: Sunday19 July 2026 Potential interview date: August, TBC The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, a unique and historic setting - Durham is…

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Employer: Durham University — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: International Sportsperson
Advertised salary: £43k – £43k
How this salary compares: in line with the £41,185 median across 546 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Durham, County Durham · Full-time
Similar roles nearby: 1 other live scientific & qa role in Durham — browse them
Posted: 12 July 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

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Scientific and quality assurance roles span pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical research, and laboratory sectors. The UK life sciences industry actively recruits internationally for research scientists, QA managers, regulatory affairs specialists, and clinical trial coordinators, with many employers maintaining well-established sponsor licence operations.