Computational Scientist – Process Modeling for DAC

Rivan Industries Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering synthetic fuel company is seeking a computational scientist to develop process models for its Direct Air Capture technology. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years in process modelling, a degree in Chemical Engineering, and experience with MATLAB or similar tools. This role offers a salary of £70-80k, significant share options, and extensive relocation support for in-person work in Bermondsey, South-East London.

Benefits

£6,000 relocation support

Significant share options

Qualifications

• 3–7 years experience in process modelling, computational science or chemical/process engineering R&D.
• Proven experience with MATLAB, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent, or Python.
• Experience in model validation with lab or pilot data; understanding of solid–gas systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine process models for Rivan’s DAC process.
• Perform first-principles heat and mass transfer calculations.
• Work cross-functionally with teams to validate models against empirical data.
• Build and maintain modular simulation tools for techno-economic assessments.

Skills

Process modelling

Computational science

Chemical/process engineering R&D

MATLAB

Aspen Plus/HYSYS

COMSOL

Python

Heat and mass transfer

Reaction engineering

First-principles modelling

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering

PhD in a related field

Tools

MATLAB

Aspen Plus

COMSOL

ANSYS Fluent

Python

Job description

A pioneering synthetic fuel company is seeking a computational scientist to develop process models for its Direct Air Capture technology. The ideal candidate will have 3-7 years in process modelling, a degree in Chemical Engineering, and experience with MATLAB or similar tools. This role offers a salary of £70-80k, significant share options, and extensive relocation support for in-person work in Bermondsey, South-East London.