Research Fellow in Thermochemical Processes

Fixed Term Contract for 30 months 

Full time starting salary is £37,337 to £51,298 per annum

We welcome applications from passionate, skilled and committed Chemist or Chemical Engineering graduates with a PhD in relevant subjects to contribute to a programme of research in the field of thermochemical conversion processes.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Research Fellow to join our multi-disciplinary community in addressing the challenge of managing wastes through advanced thermal conversion processes to recover value. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in high-profile projects of national relevance, aimed at advancing our understanding of the role that advanced thermal conversion has to play in treating organic wastes. This will involve working with industrial partners on two distinct thermochemical pathways: pyrolysis and supercritical water oxidation. 

You will assist in the design, installation and commissioning of innovative new facilities to operate pilot and demonstrator-scale facilities. The role will involve the operation of the facilities, collecting samples for analysis. This position is instrumental in guiding the water industry towards effective management of treated sewage sludges and other problematic organic wastes. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional passionate about the environment and the development of exciting new technologies. 

About You

You will have a PhD (obtained or near completion) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering and have experience of independently managing research, ideally in the field of waste management, wastewater treatment or thermal treatment methods. A proven track record in laboratory analysis and the management of large, complex datasets is essential. With excellent communication skills, you will have already started to demonstrate an ability to publish high-quality articles and proven yourself to be keen to showcase your work at conferences. Equivalent industry experience would be considered.

The successful applicant will be supported in developing their career, having substantial opportunities to grow their national and international profile in this exciting, and growing, area of research. 

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Stuart Wagland on s.t.wagland@cranfield.ac.uk.

Apply now via the above ‘Apply’ button. For further details please contact peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk quoting 4989.

Closing date: 14 January 2025

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