Research Fellow, School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering

13 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Research Field

Biological sciences
Chemistry
Engineering
Chemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

26 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Application closing date: 26/02/2024
Salary: £37,841 per annum
Job category/type: Research

The School of Chemistry & Chemical Engineering (CCE) at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint a Research Fellow.

The post holder will play an integral part in the development of a new generation of biorefinery based approaches to the utilisation of biogenic CO2 for the generation of fuels and chemicals. Based within the school of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast the work will initially focus on upgrading biogenic CO2 to e-methane in a collaboration with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and industry partners in Northern Ireland.

The role involves being an active member of a research team investigating the coupling of wind powered green hydrogen generation with a biorefinery to upgrade the CO2 in biogas to e-methane and other fuels. The post holder will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the research activity within this project so that the overall research objectives of the project are met.

The appointee will actively collaborate with NREL including spending time conducting research at NREL’s facility in Boulder, Colorado. As such, this appointment is subject to NREL and US Government requirements, which will form part of the shortlisting criteria.    

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Have or about to obtain a PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related research area.
• Specific relevant research experience to include:
  • Relevant experience and knowledge of biorefineries especially for use in upgrading of CO2 to fuels or other chemicals.
  • Relevant expertise in system integration across chemical/biological processes, electrical, engineering and sensor systems.
  • Demonstrable interest in interdisciplinary research.    

Please note the above are not an exhaustive list. For further information about the role including the essential and desirable criteria please click on the Candidate Information link below.     

This post is available on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2025. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.          

At Queen’s our people are at the heart of everything we do. As a staff member you will become part of a vibrant organisational culture, which will provide you with the opportunity to achieve your full potential and enhance your career through a continuous focus on learning and development.          

We offer an excellent employment package that includes:

• Great terms & conditions
• Pension schemes
• Flexible working by enabling you to design your working week in collaboration with your manager through a blend of remote and office working
• Family-friendly initiatives
• Career development opportunities
• Support for health & mental wellbeing
• Generous holiday entitlement of 8.4 weeks a year (made up of 23 days annual leave, 10 closure days and 9 bank holidays) 

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We have created an inclusive culture by establishing staff networks such as iRise  (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM  (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.     

We also subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI in addition to Athena Swan. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please visit: www.qub.ac.uk/diversity ; www.qub.ac.uk/qgi  and www.qub.ac.uk/sites/StaffGateway/StaffNetworks/           

Candidate Information    
About The School  
Attractive Reward Package        
Further Information for International Applicants    

Requirements
Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST

Country

United Kingdom

City

Belfast

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/365302/research-fellow-sch…

Contact

City

Belfast

STATUS: EXPIRED