A position exists, for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering, to work on the kinetics of methane pyrolysis within a Floating Catalyst Chemical Vapor Deposition (FC-CVD) reactor for Carbon Nano-Tubes (CNTs) production.
The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
The key responsibilities and duties are:
Research on kinetics measurements in FC-CVD single reactor systems and in particular on:
the role of methane and other precursor decomposition
catalyst synthesis and dynamics relevant to CNT synthesis in a co-production system
fundamental growth kinetics for CNTs from catalysts and carbon radicals
Writing of progress reports to fulfil the requirements of the grant and contribution to research publications of the University's Energy Group
Liaison and collaboration with members of the Energy Group and other research teams within the University
Organisation and attendance to project relevant meetings with members of the Carbon Hub and other academic and industrial participants
Contribution to the preparation of proposals and applications for funding to external bodies, such as the European Commission and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:
A PhD (or be close to obtaining a PhD) in a relevant discipline such as Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of reaction kinetics and thermodynamics
Ability to conduct research independently and with minimal supervision
The candidate should be able to:
communicate technical content across specialist and non-specialist audiences
structure and present technical project reports
The candidate should have:
research experience, for example via a dissertation thesis, in combustion, particle reactors, chemical kinetics, aerosol science, carbon nanotube synthesis or similar
experience in analysing taking and analysing measurement data.
Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the PhD has been awarded.
Salary Ranges:
Research Assistant: £27,116 - £31,406
Research Associate: £33,309 - £40,927
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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If you have any questions related to this role, please contact Elizabeth Howard, [email protected].
Please quote reference NM29803 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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