Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Particle Science & Crystallisation
Location: Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell (Fully Onsite)
Rate: £23.00 per hour
Contract: 12 Months
Hours: Full-Time
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join an innovative Particle Science team focused on advancing crystallisation process understanding and optimisation
.This is an exciting opportunity for a PhD-qualified scientist to contribute to cutting-edge research, developing a fundamental understanding of crystallisation processes and identifying opportunities to improve yield, purity and productivity through experimental and data-driven approaches
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The Role
You will be responsible for designing and executing crystallisation studies, evaluating solvent systems and generating critical process knowledge to support process development and optimisation activities. Working within a multidisciplinary scientific environment, you will combine laboratory experimentation, analytics and modelling techniques to deliver impactful scientific insights.
Key Responsibility
- Design and execute solvent screening studies using both predictive and experimental approaches.
- Develop and optimise crystallisation processes to maximise yield, purity and productivity.
- Investigate crystallisation kinetics, including nucleation and crystal growth behaviour.
- Conduct laboratory-scale crystallisation experiments using reactors and process analytical technologies (PAT).
- Generate productivity assessments through evaluation of yield, throughput and process cycle times.
- Assess downstream unit operations, including filtration and drying, to identify process bottlenecks and optimisation opportunities.
- Apply modelling and data-driven approaches to support solvent selection and process development.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop predictive tools and improve process understanding
- Analyse, interpret and communicate scientific data to project teams and stakeholders
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations to support project and resource planning decisions
Skills & Experience
- Strong knowledge of crystallisation process development, including nucleation, crystal growth, polymorphism and yield optimisation.
- Hands-on experience with Process Analytical Technology (PAT) tools such as FBRM, Raman spectroscopy, ATR-UV/Vis or imaging probes.
- Experience with solid-state characterisation techniques including DSC, XRPD, microscopy and spectroscopy.
- Knowledge of, or interest in, modelling, morphology prediction and solubility assessment.
- Practical experience running laboratory-scale crystallisation experiments.
- Strong problem-solving, data analysis and scientific communication skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple research activities and priorities.
- Experience collaborating within multidisciplinary scientific teams.
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a closely related scientific discipline with a strong focus on crystallisation, particle science or solid-state chemistry.
- ORA minimum of two years’ postgraduate experience in crystallisation process development within an academic or industrial research environment.
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