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Chemical & Process Engineering
Location: Guildford
Salary: £36,024 per annum
Fixed Term until 31/03/2026
Post Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 07 January 2024
Interview Date: See advert
Reference: 065923
The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.
We have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.
Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively make a real difference.
The role
The post will be based within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering (SCCE) at the University of Surrey, and will be part of the SUPERCAT: Super Catalysts - from CO2 to Net-Zero project.
- The role will mainly revolve around designing and preparing exsolved catalysts for the thermochemical conversion of CO2 to methanol.
- Knowledge of advanced characterisation techniques such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS is necessary.
- The design and execution of in-situ campaigns to synchrotron facilities will also be an essential part of the role.
About you
- Candidates must hold (or be close to completion of) a PhD in Chemistry, Material Science or Chemical Engineering.
- Prior experience in materials synthesis and heterogeneous catalysis are essential.
- The successful candidate will have the ability to critically analyse existing data and own results, and have strong communication skills.
How to apply
Candidates should apply online, carefully answer all the application form questions, and attach a curriculum vitae (with details on education, research experiences, successes and the relevant publications to date).
For an informal discussion, please email Dr Kelly Kousi: [email protected]. Please attach a copy of your CV with your application.
Interviews to be confirmed either week commencing 15th or 22nd January 2024.
Please note, it is University Policy to offer a starting salary equivalent to Level 3.6 (£34,980) to successful applicants who have been awarded, but are yet to receive, their PhD certificate. Once the original PhD certificate has been submitted to the local HR Department, the salary will be increased to Level 4.1 (£36,024).
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