Catalysis Research Associate – CO2 to Fuels

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey is seeking a researcher to join the Energy and Materials group in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The project will upscale inorganic catalysts for producing light hydrocarbons from CO2 on a fixed-term contract ending March 2027.

Responsibilities include synthesis, characterisation, catalytic testing of exsolved copper-based catalysts, result analysis, and contributing to LCA/TEA studies and potential IP/publications.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science.
• Direct research experience in synthesis of inorganic catalysts and characterisation.
• Prior experience in catalytic testing.

Responsibilities

• Synthesis, advanced characterisation and catalytic testing of exsolved copper-based catalysts.
• Perform critical analysis of results and report to supervisors with regular updates.
• Preliminary LCA and TEA.
• Assist in production of IP and high-impact papers for the team and the University of Surrey.

Skills

Catalyst synthesis

Characterisation

Catalytic testing

Inorganic catalysis

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Material Science

Job description

The University of Surrey is seeking a researcher to join the Energy and Materials group in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The project will upscale inorganic catalysts for producing light hydrocarbons from CO2 on a fixed-term contract ending March 2027.

Responsibilities include synthesis, characterisation, catalytic testing of exsolved copper-based catalysts, result analysis, and contributing to LCA/TEA studies and potential IP/publications.