Description: R&D Scientist

Do you want to impact the world as part of a young deep-tech company?

NANOVERY is seeking bright, inventive chemists who can fearlessly enter new knowledge domains and join our passionate and adventurous team.

We are in a very exciting phase of growth and development with much potential for impact on the world. Working with us, you can expect a nurturing and warm working environment and a rare opportunity to be involved in the early success of a new technology, with rewards in the form of a share option scheme and progression to leadership roles.

Role: Proposing, executing, and driving R&D according to company strategy.

For this role will consider applications from chemists who are interested in dynamic DNA nanotechnology, particularly those with backgrounds such as:   

• Systems chemistry
• Supramolecular chemistry
• Smart nanotechnologies
• Stimuli responsive polymers
• Chemical Biology
   

Responsibilities:

You will work closely with our team of scientists and academic collaborators across both core R&D and commercial projects, elevating the technical capabilities of our platform and products by:

• Researching, designing, and testing DNA nanotechnologies with a cultivated grasp of design principles and constraints to innovate and create new IP (Intellectual property) 
• Working to product/platform objectives and priorities set out by Research Director, collaborating with wider team and computational scientists to drive product focussed ideas at pace
• Delivering commercial projects to a high standard whilst adhering to quality management system 
• Understanding and keeping up with the state of the art and research, regular monitoring of literature and IP landscape
• Clear and effective presenting of results and findings to internal teams and customers through verbal or written formats. Presenting at conferences

You will have:

• PhD in chemistry, research ability demonstrated by journal and conference publications and/or preprints
• Willingness to be hands on in the laboratory
• Real interest and understanding of innovation and human health
• Collaborative and open in communication style, persuasive and balanced
• Enthusiastic and output-driven
• Excellence in data analysis

We offer:

• Share option scheme
• Team building and social activities
• Flexible hours
• Occupational sick pay policy covering injury, physical, menstrual and mental health
• Disability leave policy, maternity/paternity policy
   

To Apply please send your CV and cover letter using the link below

NANOVERY is an equal opportunities employee - We encourage people of all backgrounds, genders, and abilities to apply.

For this role, we can provide visa sponsorship for the right candidate.