Research Fellow in Digital Chemical Manufacturing - Experimental

UCL - Department of Chemical Engineering

Location:	London
Salary:	£43,124
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	7th November 2024
Closes:	4th December 2024
Job Ref:	B04-05599

About us

UCL Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK and has world-class standing. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, from molecular scale to complex systems.

About the role

In this role, the successful candidate will help develop an advanced experimental continuous flow reactor platform, featuring online analysis and optimisation software for rapid identification of predictive models in reaction systems. Your responsibilities will include designing and commissioning automated reactors, utilizing software like LabVIEW for unattended operation, and integrating components such as liquid flow control modules and online analytical techniques (e.g., HPLC, FTIR). You will also characterize the reactors in terms of mixing, mass/heat transfer, and hydrodynamics, ultimately applying the platform to evaluate reactions related to pharmaceutical manufacturing.

This is a fixed-term role until 30th September 2026 in the first instance.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a strong undergraduate degree and a PhD (or nearing completion) in chemical engineering or a related field. They should possess research experience in chemical and reaction engineering, along with experience in designing and commissioning continuous flow reactor set-ups. A proven track record of high-quality research, publications in reputable journals, and effective presentation skills is essential. Additionally, experience in modelling reaction and transport processes is required.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.

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