Research Associate - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications are invited for a post of Research Associate, to work under an Innovate UK funded project (Inciner8-2-Net0: Maximising value of incineration waste and carbon capture for a Net Zero built environment) involving several industrial partners and international collaborators.

The project will focus on using incinerator bottom ash (IBA) and CO2 sequestration in developing sustainable cement formulations. You must have, or be about to complete, a PhD qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant academic field.

The primary aim of this research project is to develop and maximise the performance and sustainability potential of construction products by using accelerated carbonation and bio-mineralisation to transform IBA into a valuable resource for the construction industry, simultaneously achieving CO2 sequestration.

Previous experience in concrete sample preparation and assessment, mechanical testing and microstructural characterisation (XRD, TGA, FTIR and SEM-EDX) and chemical synthesis and analysis is required.

The PDRA will carry out detailed work of characterisation and treatment of IBA, design of concrete mix formulations, preparation of concrete specimens and detailed microstructural and mechanical analysis.

What can you expect in return

The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.

All appointments are made on merit.

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name:
Prof Cise Unluer

General enquiries:

Technical support:

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