Research Assistant/associate in Biorefining - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

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We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What's in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


Salary:


Research Assistant:
£29,619 to £31,411 per annum


Research Associate:
£32,348 to £34,308 per annum


Closing Date: 08 January 2023

The Role


You will benefit from significant interaction with various academic and industrial partners in the project consortium, and access to funding to attend consortium meetings and international conferences.

There will also be opportunities for joint supervision of UG and PGR student projects.


You should have a PhD awarded (or nearing completion) in Chemical or Process Engineering, or Chemistry, preferably in the areas of heterogenous catalysis, reaction engineering, process intensification or biorefining, or a closely related discipline.


We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

Additionally, the post is eligible for blended working between campus and home.


The appointment is fixed-term, tenable until 31st May 2025 in the first instance and is available on a full-time basis (37 hours per week).

Key Accountabilities
Synthesis and characterisation of heterogeneous catalysis
Testing of reactive-extraction processes for dehydration of sugars, including characterisation of reaction mixtures
Integration and intensification of reactive-extraction technologies using continuous processes
Technology transfer into complex and real feedstock systems
Technology demonstration through industrial case studies in collaboration with a key European industrial player
Contribution to project dissemination activities, including preparation of technical reports, research papers for publication in leading international journals, and delivering oral presentations at progress meetings and conferences
Liaison with technical staff and external suppliers to implement the rig design and industrial partners in the consortium for data sharing and collaborative construction in a safe and timely manner
Contribution to supervision of research projects carried out by UG and PGR students
Lead day-to-day management of the laboratory space

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience


Research experience in the following areas:
Heterogenous Catalysis OR Reaction Engineering
Process Intensification OR Biorefining
Strong understanding of the fundamentals of catalysis and separation processes
Experience in catalyst or materials synthesis and characterisation techniques
Experience in testing of reaction or separation processes, including operation of high-pressure equipment
Experience and good knowledge of chromatography and mass spectrometry methods
Ability to carry out high-throughput or design of experiments tests
Ability to carry out experimental data analysis, including multivariate analysis
High level of numeracy and computing skills
Familiarity with good laboratory, and health and safety practices
Desirable
Teaching and Demonstrating experience at post-graduate level
Willingness to supervise Undergraduate, Masters, and PGR students

Attributes and Behaviour
Ability to take the lead on developing and implementing the experimental programme of work within the team of researchers involved in the project
Ability to be pro-active and to use initiative to plan, manage and conduct research
Ability to work within a team environment
Demonstrable inter-personal skills and the ability to liaise with local and international stakeholders (project partners, industry, general public)
Ability to write technical reports and research papers suitable for publication in leading international journals
Adept at providing support and training for other researchers and assistance in coordination of research projects
Ability to work to deadlines without compromising on accuracy and precision
Willingness to travel locally and internationally and a readiness to work flexibly by mutual arrangement


Qualifications:

PhD awarded (or close to submission) in Chemical or Process Engineering, or Chemistry, preferably in the areas of heterogeneous catalysis, reaction engineering, process intensification or biorefining, or a closely related discipline

The University holds a silver Athena
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