Research Associate in Materials Chemistry and Electrochemistry

Job reference: SAE-018737

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

Closing date: 03/05/2022

Salary: Grade 6, £33,309 per annum

Employment type: Fixed Term

Faculty/Organisation: Science and Engineering

Division: Department of Materials

Hours per week: Full Time

Contract Duration: Fixed term from 1 July 2022 until 1 March 2023

School / Directorate: School of Engineering and School of Natural Sciences

A Research Associate position with Dr David Lewis is available for 9 months to work on the industrially funded project “Efficient CO2 conversion via interfacial engineering of electrodes”.

This project aims to address barriers to commercialisation by creating novel electrodes for carbon dioxide conversion. These first-of-a-kind electrodes will furnish an uninterrupted supply of CO2 at the reaction site, which will engender a step change in efficiency of carbon capture. Our research group has developed synthesis protocols for surface engineering of nanomaterials (see ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2019, 7 (23), 18935-18942). We have recently adapted this approach to producing new potential electrode materials for CO2 capture.

You will develop first-of-a-kind electrodes for industrial carbon capture via electrochemical processing. A new class of hierarchically structured superhydrophobic electrodes will be prepared by you. You will then test these electrodes for conversion of carbon dioxide and demonstrate a pilot scale device. Knowledge transfer to the industrial partner is a key part of this role.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr David J Lewis

Email: [email protected]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.