Research Assistant / Research Associate in Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London is ranked as one of the top research departments in the UK. Active research in the Department includes the development of membranes and filters for a range of applications in fluid separation and chemical reactions. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team committed to excellence, working on an EPSRC funded project.

Job listing information

• Reference ENG01268
• Date posted 14 July 2020
• Closing date 11 August 2020

Key information about the role

• 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 at Imperial College London is ranked as one of the top research departments in the UK. Active research in the Department includes the development of membranes and filters for a range of applications in fluid separation and chemical reactions. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary research team committed to excellence, working on an EPSRC funded project.

Duties and responsibilities

You will work on a project which will involve investigations into the development of graphene/MOFs based hollow fibre membranes for fluid separation.

Essential requirements

You should hold a Masters level degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Engineering or a related subject and have obtained a PhD (or equivalent, or be near completion) in studies of Chemical Engineering or Materials Engineering. You should have experience in graphene and (or) MOFs syntheses as well as ceramic hollow fibre membranes and membrane processes, catalysis and catalytic membrane reactors.

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 and appointment is for 24 months with a possibility for extension. 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 K Li (kang.li@imperial.ac.uk)

To apply, select the "Apply now" button at the top of this page. 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 11^th August 2020.

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

Documents

• ENG01268 Research Assistant_Associate - Job Description.doc