Research Associate in biogeochemistry of subsurface hydrogen

Introduction

A Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available for an isotope geochemist to undertake research into the biogeochemistry of natural hydrogen. The post is funded by an industry award to The University of Manchester and is based in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences under Dr Rebecca Tyne and Prof Sophie Nixon.

You will use mass spectrometry to measure stable, clumped and/or noble gas isotopes and combine this with microbial community profiling using 16S rRNA and metagenomic sequencing. The project aims to characterise baselines for microbial communities and associated conditions in potential H2 generation environments and develop tools to guide exploration.

You should have a PhD in Geology, Earth Sciences or a related discipline, a publication track record commensurate with your academic experience, experience working with geological samples and a good understanding of the principles of isotope geochemistry and biogeochemistry.

• Outstanding pension scheme
• Comprehensive employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

For more information and  our website at  The closing date is 6th February 2026; please quote reference SAE-030541. The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is strongly committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, and we only appoint staff on merit.

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