Lead / Principal Scientist - Chemical Engineering, Aluminium Hydroxide, Green Hydrogen, Material ...

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Job summary

A leading green energy company in Aylesbury is seeking a Lead / Principal Scientist to engage in cutting edge research on Aluminium Hydroxide related to clean hydrogen production. The role involves hands-on laboratory experimentation and offers opportunities for significant career progression. Candidates should hold a PhD or Master's in Chemistry or Engineering and have a proven track record in the energy or chemical sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work from home options

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Aluminium Hydroxide, preferably related to Green Hydrogen/Filtration.
• Previous commercial experience in the Energy or Chemical sector.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chief Scientist on cutting edge research experiments.
• Lead the science function and manage innovative projects.

Skills

Proven track record as a Scientist in the Energy sector

Hands on laboratory-based experiments

Strong real world and theoretical chemistry principles

Education

PhD or Master in Chemistry, Engineering or similar

Tools

Laboratory equipment (x-ray, spectroscopy)

Job description

Job Description

Lead / Principal Scientist – Chemical Engineering, Green, Aluminium Hydroxide, Filtration, Chemical Science, Material Scientist, Clean Energy, R&D, Innovation, Chemistry, IChemE, Mainly Onsite (Aylesbury)

This is an exceptional Lead / Principal Scientist opportunity with a cutting-edge green energy company.

The Principal / Lead Scientist opportunity is mainly onsite in the Aylesbury area – due to the nature of the role primarily being on hands on laboratory experiments. The company are flexible, so are fine with working from home when practical.

As Principal / Lead Scientist you will work closely with the Chief Scientist on a range of new and existing cutting edge research experiments focussed on Aluminium Hydroxide from clean Hydrogen production. Existing innovative projects and experiments are already underway with partnerships with leading names in the industry as well as advanced technology in this field. As Principal / Lead Scientist previous experience with Aluminium Hydroxide would be even better if it relates to Green Hydrogen/Filtration. A PhD or Master is required, preferably in Chemistry, Engineering or Environmental Science as Principal / Lead Scientist. Previous commercial experience working within the Energy or Chemical sector is as Principal / Lead Scientist with Chemical Engineering or Material Science being a bonus. Strong real world and theoretical chemistry principles are essential as Principal / Lead Scientist as are modern laboratory techniques an equipment (xray, spectroscopy, mechanical Chemical, electrical properties etc) As Lead / Principal Scientist there may be occasional travel to other UK sites possibly a rare overseas conference or 2 a year. The scope of this Lead / Principal Scientist role is eventually to lead the science function further down the line which given the nature of the business is likely to be high profile as well as very well paid.

Key skills as Lead / Principal Scientist

• Proven track record as a Scientist in the Energy, Chemical or similar sector
• PhD or Masters in Chemistry, Engineering or similar
• Hands on laboratory-based experiments in chemical, material, energy space
• Commutable from Aylesbury

Desirable skills as Lead / Principal Scientist

• Aluminium Hydroxide
• Clean Hydrogen
• Ammonia
• Clean Energy

This is a truly exceptional Lead / Principal Scientist opportunity both short and longer term- working on innovative cutting edge projects in the green energy sector with the chance to progress and shape the role and projects as well as a great benefits package.

Key skills: Lead / Principal Scientist – Chemical Engineering, Green, Aluminium Hydroxide, Filtration, Chemical Scientist, Material Science, Clean Energy, R&D, Sustainability, Innovation, Al(HO)3, H, Chemistry, IChemE, Mainly Onsite (Aylesbury)