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Research Associate in Production of Biofuels from Insect Fat

University of Sheffield - School of Chemical, Materials & Biological Engineering

Location: Sheffield
Salary: £37,099 to £39,347 per annum. Grade 7
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 22nd August 2024
Closes: 18th September 2024
Job Ref: UOS041852

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 3 months

Working Pattern: Full Time, working 35 hours per week

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering 

Location:  Sheffield (East Campus)

Are you an experienced Chemical Engineer or chemist looking for a short interdisciplinary project researching conversion of oils into biofuel?

The ideal candidate will be an experienced researcher who is comfortable working to tight deadlines within short timeframes and producing impactful outputs. Experience of designing and operating catalytic reactions and reactors is essential to the role. You will use this knowledge to develop an understanding of the potential to scale-up the production of products from BSFL-derived oils to industrial scale processing.

There will be opportunity to network with other researchers and to disseminate outputs to a wider audience.

What We Offer

  • 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
  • Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
  • A highly competitive pension scheme.
  • Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
  • A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
  • An inclusive and diverse workplace.
  • A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

The role will be based out of the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering.
Our interdisciplinary school is leading scientific exploration and engineering expertise in sustainability solutions, biomedical innovation, and advanced materials. We address crucial issues such as climate change, energy poverty, affordable medicine, sustainable agriculture and green manufacturing. More information about our research can be found on our website: School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering | CMBE | The University of Sheffield

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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