Catalysis Research Associate: Copper Catalysts for CO2 to Fuels

CHEManager International; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Surrey invites applications for a research team member in the Energy and Materials group, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The project aims to upscale inorganic catalysts for producing light hydrocarbons from CO2, under a fixed-term contract to March 2027.

You will conduct synthesis, advanced characterisation and catalytic testing of exsolved copper-based catalysts, analyse results, prepare reports, and contribute to LCA/TEA studies, IP generation and high-impact

Qualifications

• A 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 intellectual property and/or high-impact papers for the benefit of the team and the University of Surrey.

Skills

Synthesis of inorganic catalysts

Catalytic testing

Characterisation techniques

Education

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Chemical Engineering

PhD in Materials Science

Job description

The University of Surrey invites applications for a research team member in the Energy and Materials group, School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. The project aims to upscale inorganic catalysts for producing light hydrocarbons from CO2, under a fixed-term contract to March 2027.

You will conduct synthesis, advanced characterisation and catalytic testing of exsolved copper-based catalysts, analyse results, prepare reports, and contribute to LCA/TEA studies, IP generation and high-impact