Research Associate in High-performance 2D Membranes (KK12574) - Bath, BA2 7AY. Job in Bath Educ[...]

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a Research Associate in High-performance 2D Membranes to join their Chemical Engineering department. This role involves conducting innovative research on membrane technology, contributing to significant energy efficiency improvements in chemical processes. The position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive environment for diverse backgrounds.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Staff discounts on gym, tuition, and language courses

Generous pension schemes

Annual leave with 5 discretionary days

Professional development opportunities

Free entry to the Holburne Museum

Relocation allowance, visa reimbursement, interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Expertise in membrane fabrication using 2D nanomaterials.
• Experience in membrane characterization and testing.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide research expertise in membrane technology.
• Collaborate on manufacturing scale-up of new membranes.
• Explore applications in chemical separations.

Skills

Membrane fabrication

Membrane characterization

Liquid separations

Education

PhD in Chemical Engineering or related field

Job description

Research Associate in High-performance 2D Membranes (KK12574) - Bath, BA2 7AY

The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a Research Associate in High-performance 2D Membranes to provide subject-specific research expertise and undertake collaborative research within the department.

About the role

This is a full-time, 24-month, fixed-term position and is part of the EPSRC-funded Programme Grant SynHiSel, a major collaboration linking membrane researchers at Bath, Manchester, Newcastle, Imperial College, Queen Mary, and Edinburgh Universities.

Chemical separations are essential to many aspects of daily life, from energy use to medications. They consume 10-15% of global energy, with novel membranes potentially making these processes 10x more energy-efficient, saving 100 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions and £3.5 billion annually (US DoE). At Bath, we have developed a new class of inherently stable 2D membranes for liquid separations, overcoming the limitations of graphene-based membranes, using abundant and inexpensive feedstock materials. In this 2-year postdoctoral role, you will explore new applications and work on manufacturing scale-up in collaboration with academic and industrial partners.

About you

You should have prior expertise in membrane fabrication using 2D nanomaterials, membrane characterization, and testing in liquid separations.

You will join a multidisciplinary team with expertise in materials, chemistry, process engineering, and water treatment, working with Prof John Chew and Prof Davide Mattia in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath.

As a Research Staff member, you will be encouraged to undertake at least 10 days of professional development per year.

Please note, a lower grade (Grade 6) offer may be made, with reduced responsibilities and a job title of Research Assistant. To be eligible, you should be within six months of completing your PhD, and your title will be promoted to Research Associate upon PhD completion.

What we can offer you

We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality. We have an excellent international reputation, with staff from over 60 nations, and hold a Silver Athena SWAN award. We value diverse backgrounds and perspectives, especially from under-represented groups, and strive to create a positive environment.

Our benefits include:

• Free counselling services
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice
• Staff discounts on gym, tuition, and language courses
• Generous pension schemes
• Annual leave with 5 discretionary days
• Professional development opportunities
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum
• Relocation allowance, visa reimbursement, interest-free loans

We are continually expanding our benefits to support you. Find out more about our benefits on our website.

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Closing Date: 28 May 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413