Research Associate - Lancaster, United Kingdom - Lancaster University

Lancaster University

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Lancaster, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Applications are invited for a Research Associate post in the Engineering Department at Lancaster University.

Lancaster University is consistently in the UK top 15 in three main league tables and has been named International University of the Year 2020 by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

The aim of the project is to develop a hybrid "heterogeneous and bio-catalytic" approach for chemical synthesis and hydrogen production.

This project is funded by the EPSRC and is in partnership with the University of Aberdeen and University of Utah.

This project will involve a significant amount of collaboration between the UK and international teams with testing of the developed system being conducted likely in both countries.

The role will encompass:

Conduct research under the supervision of Dr X. Wang in the area of hybrid heterogeneous and bio

- catalysis;

Generate experimental results and prepare reports/publications;
Prepare and deliver seminars on the topic of research;
Provide assistance in the day to day running of the research group including supporting PhD and undergraduate research students.

This post is available for an immediate start and funded for 12 months in the first instance.