Electrochemical Water Treatment Innovator (KTP Associate)

Heriot-Watt University; Glenrothes; Hybride; GBP 33 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Heriot-Watt University and Sidon Water Ltd seek a KTP Associate to develop an evidence-based framework for predicting performance of the Integro electrochemical water-conditioning technology. Based primarily at Sidon Water in Glenrothes with nine months at Heriot-Watt University, the role combines lab science, data analysis, modelling and commercial application.

The successful candidate will work with experts in electrochemistry, water chemistry and materials science, contributing to a scalable

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent postgraduate-level knowledge in chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical engineering, environmental engineering, materials science, mechanical/process engineering, physics, water science or a closely related discipline.
• Practical research or laboratory experience relevant to electrochemistry, water chemistry, mineral scaling, materials or surface science, water treatment, chemical/process engineering or environmental systems.
• Ability to design, plan and execute experiments, maintain accurate records, evaluate results critically and troubleshoot practical laboratory or technical problems.
• Strong data literacy, including experience of analysing and interpreting complex datasets and using evidence to support scientific, engineering or strategic decisions.

Responsabilités

• Plan and manage project activity in line with the approved workplan, including project scheduling, budgets, milestones, reporting, risk management and engagement with the Local Management Committee.
• Design and carry out a structured programme of laboratory and applied research covering electrochemical behaviour, mineral nucleation, scale formation, water chemistry and operating conditions.
• Use and interpret electrochemical methods such as cyclic voltammetry, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy and related techniques to investigate ion behaviour, charge-transfer processes and early-stage mineral nucleation.
• Develop and validate methods for monitoring nucleation and scale-suppression behaviour, working with Heriot-Watt specialists to ensure scientific rigour and commercial relevance.
• Specify, coordinate and interpret materials and surface-characterisation studies, potentially including SEM, EDS, XPS and XRD, to understand mineral composition, growth and adhesion.
• Establish Sidon Water's internal water-chemistry testing capability, including methods for hardness, alkalinity, pH, conductivity, dissolved solids and scaling indices such as LSI and RSI.
• Evaluate how water composition, temperature, flow, pressure and other operating conditions influence performance, and define an operational performance envelope for the Integro technology.
• Integrate electrochemical, water-chemistry, materials and operational datasets into a validated predictive model capable of forecasting performance under different site conditions.
• Create and embed standard operating procedures, testing protocol, supplier and intellectual-property databases, decision tools and evidence-management processes within Sidon Water.
• Translate technical findings into practical technical-sales materials, application guides, customer-qualification tools, case studies, training materials and recommendations for targeted validation trials.
• Support knowledge-transfer workshops and training for Sidon Water's technical, commercial and distributor teams, enabling colleagues to use the new tools and methodologies independently.
• Contribute to publications, conference presentations and wider dissemination of project outcomes, while protecting commercially sensitive and intellectual-property information.
• Actively participate in the activities of the wider Sidon Water and Heriot-Watt teams as a collaborative and visible member of the partnership.

Connaissances

Data analysis

Modelling

Python

R

MATLAB

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent in chemistry/electrochemistry/engineering

PhD desirable

Outils

SEM

EDS

XPS

XRD

Description du poste

Heriot-Watt University and Sidon Water Ltd seek a KTP Associate to develop an evidence-based framework for predicting performance of the Integro electrochemical water-conditioning technology. Based primarily at Sidon Water in Glenrothes with nine months at Heriot-Watt University, the role combines lab science, data analysis, modelling and commercial application.

The successful candidate will work with experts in electrochemistry, water chemistry and materials science, contributing to a scalable