Job Description
Applications are invited for an ambitious researcher with a strong track record in the synthesis and characterisation of heterogeneous catalysts.
You will work within an interdisciplinary team of researchers to develop new supported catalysts for the conversion of carbon dioxide to long chain alcohols using conventional and high-throughput methods for synthesis and characterisation.
You will have a PhD in chemistry, physics, materials science or chemical engineering, a strong publication record, a pro-active approach and strong expertise in powder diffraction analysis and electron microscopy.
Any applicants who are still awaiting their PhD to be awarded should be aware that if successful, they will be appointed at grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that they have been successful in being awarded their PhD, they will be moved onto grade 7, spine point 31 from the date of their award.
The post is available on a fixed term basis from 1 May 2023 until 30 April 2026.
The University has the right to close the vacancy early if it is deemed that there have been enough applications received.