Catalysis Research Engineer - Hybrid, Catalyst Innovation

Placements24; Kimberley; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Access to state-of-the-art lab

Conference presentation opportunities

Professional development support

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Catalysis Research Engineer to advance catalyst development for industrial applications. The role combines remote research with hands-on work in our Kimberley facilities, leveraging cutting-edge catalyst synthesis and characterization techniques.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a related field with 7+ years of post-doctoral catalysis experience, and demonstrate strong publication records and collaboration skills in a hybrid research environment.

Qualifications

• PhD with catalysis specialization; 7+ years post-doctoral catalysis research.
• Proven ability in catalyst synthesis and comprehensive characterization.
• Strong publication record and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesize, and characterize novel catalysts for target reactions.
• Assess catalyst performance using analytical techniques and reactor studies.
• Optimize formulations and reaction conditions for activity and selectivity.
• Conduct mechanistic studies on catalyst behavior and deactivation pathways.
• Collaborate with materials scientists to develop supports and precursors.
• Scale-up catalyst preparation from lab to pilot scale.
• Analyze data, build models, and present findings in reports/publications.
• Maintain rigorous laboratory safety and documentation.

Skills

Catalysis expertise

Experimental design

Publication track record

Data interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaborative teamwork

Project management

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science

Tools

XRD

TEM

BET

XPS

GC-MS

HPLC

ICP-OES

Catalyst synthesis methods (impregnation, co-precipitation, sol-gel)

Fixed-bed and slurry reactors

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Catalysis Research Engineer to advance catalyst development for industrial applications. The role combines remote research with hands-on work in our Kimberley facilities, leveraging cutting-edge catalyst synthesis and characterization techniques.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a related field with 7+ years of post-doctoral catalysis experience, and demonstrate strong publication records and collaboration skills in a hybrid research environment.