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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - School of Chemical Engineering

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£30,395 - £42,036
Closing date
Oct 17, 2019

Job Details

Position Details

Area: School of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Salary: The maximum salary that can be offered for this post is £32,236, due to funding restrictions

Hours: Full time

Duration: Fixed-term for up to 36 months

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK

Closing Date: 17 October 2019

Background

The project focuses on investigating the use of electrodeposition to aid the recycling of trace critical metals through recovery and new catalyst fabrication. The development of experimental methods, including scale-up is also expected. The Project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and the post will be supervised by Dr Neil Rees.

Summary of Role

• Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids

• Operate within area of specialism

• Analyse and interpret research findings and results

• Contribute to generating funding

• Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues, asset or company sales, IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar

Main Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct own and original research

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required

• Contribute to writing bids for research funding

• Analyse and interpret data

• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding

• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc

• Small scale project management

• Co-ordinating multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines

• Collaborating in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles

• Presenting papers and posters at national and international conferences

• Day to day supervision of PhD student(s) and Masters' undergraduate project students is also expected

Person Specification

• PhD in electrochemistry or physical electrochemistry (or be close to completion)

• Significant experience in using electrochemical techniques (voltammetry, chronoamperometry, etc) including their analysis and interpretation

• Experience in modelling/simulation of electrochemical systems would be beneficial

• Experience with hydrodynamic and/or particle impact electrochemistry would be highly desirable

• Ability to manage own time, prioritise workload and meet conflicting deadlines

• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively in writing and in person

• Experience of supervising students at PG level is advantageous, but not essential

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Neil Rees; n.rees@bham.ac.uk

We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community

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