Research Assistant / Associate in Chemical Engineering

Job summary

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated researcher to work as Research Assistant/Associate in the Molecular Systems Engineering (MSE) Group within the realm of part of the PETRONAS Centre for Engineering of Multiphase Systems The aim of the project is to develop a molecular model to study alkyl-polyglycoside (APG) surfactants to develop structure-property relationships. The main focus will be on performing...

Job listing information

• Reference ENG01084
• Date posted 6 November 2019
• Closing date 8 December 2019

Key information about the role

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  Location South Kensington Campus (map)

• Position type Full time, fixed term
• Salary £35,477 – £47,579 plus benefits

• Department Department of Chemical Engineering
• Category Researcher / Non Clinical Researcher

Job description

Job summary

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a highly motivated researcher to work as Research Assistant/Associate in the Molecular Systems Engineering (MSE) Group within the realm of part of the PETRONAS Centre for Engineering of Multiphase Systems The aim of the project is to develop a molecular model to study alkyl-polyglycoside (APG) surfactants to develop structure-property relationships. The main focus will be on performing interfacial tension molecular dynamics calculations of models of APG surfactants.

Duties and responsibilities

• To perform a scoping study of the literature in search of previous patents, applications and experimental data referring to the use of APG surfactants

• To develop molecular models and fine-tune intermolecular potentials capable of predicting interfacial properties of APG and similar carbohydrate-based surfactants.

• To calculate the thermophysical properties, surfactant behaviour and self-assembly at the molecular level via Molecular Dynamics (MD) simulations for selected families of APG, considering variations in the structural configurations of the surfactants.

• To provide input to the surfactant structural design and to identify key features for experimental setups to test, develop and validate proposed surfactants in targeted applications.

• To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times

• To maintain accurate and complete records of all findings

• To assist with the writing of reports to research sponsors

• To prepare A/V material for regular telecons with research sponsors

• To present findings to colleagues

• To provide advice to other staff and students

• To assist with the publication of findings

• To attend relevant workshops and conferences as necessary

• To develop contacts within the College and the wider community

• To promote the reputation of the Group, the Department and the College

Essential requirements

You should have (or be in the process of completing) a PhD or EngD in Chemical Engineering or related discipline with a specialization in Theory and Simulation of Materials.

Further information

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £35,477 – £38,566 per annum

The post is available immediately with a start date preferably of or close to 1 December 2019 and will be for up to 24 months.  The post is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus).

 Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Prof. Erich A. Müller (e.muller@imperial.ac.uk)

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/ You will find this vacancy by searching either the position title or job number: ENG01084.  Please ensure you include a completed application form with your submission. 

Further information about the post is available in the job description.

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact chemeng.staffing@imperial.ac.uk

 Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 8^th December 2019

For technical issues when applying online, please contact: recruitment@imperial.ac.uk

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• ENG01084 Research Assistant Associate Job Description Peetronas.doc