MOF Synthetic Chemist

Promethean Particles; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials development company in Nottingham seeks a MOF Synthetic Chemist to join their R&D team. The successful candidate will help develop synthetic methods for industrially relevant metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), working collaboratively with R&D and manufacturing teams. A PhD in a related field and experience in MOF synthesis are preferred. This role offers a competitive salary and a commitment to professional growth in a sustainable environment.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Company matched pension

Flexible working hours

Learning opportunities

Direct contribution to company growth

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field required, PhD or industrial experience preferred.
• Experience with solid sorbents and continuous flow synthesis is advantageous.
• Ability to travel occasionally for conferences or customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop synthetic methods for industrially relevant MOFs.
• Collaborate with R&D and manufacturing teams.
• Generate understanding into controlled synthesis and analytical characterisation.

Skills

Synthesis of MOFs

Experimental characterisation techniques

Communication skills

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) awareness

Project prioritisation

Education

PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a job that’s as good for your career as it is for the planet?

Promethean Particles is a global pioneer in the development and scale manufacturing of high-specification advanced materials. Our mission is to help decarbonise the world by unleashing the potential of metal-organic frameworks.

We have an exciting and challenging opportunity for a MOF Synthetic Chemist to join Promethean’s Research and Development (R&D) team, supporting our pioneering work into the research, development and large-scale manufacture of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Working collaboratively with Promethean’s broader R&D and manufacturing teams, you will play a core role in the development of synthetic methods for a range of industrially relevant MOFs. You will generate understanding into their controlled synthesis, effective processing, and analytical characterisation, before supporting their transition to production at the kilogram and tonne scale.

Responsibilities

Key Areas Of Responsibility

The successful candidate should be excited at the prospect of playing a central role in Promethean’s mission to unleash the power of MOFs. They should recognise the need to work with intent and urgency in this rapidly evolving area, prioritising needs above wants, and appreciate the importance of effective teamwork and open communication when working in a small team.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline, with PhD, post-doctoral or industrial experience considered an advantage.
• Experience in the synthesis of MOFs, with knowledge of other solid sorbents and continuous flow synthesis is considered an advantage.
• Experience in the experimental characterisation of MOFs, including techniques such as powder X-ray diffraction (pXRD), surface area measurements, particle size analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and electron microscopy.
• Experience in the processing of synthesised MOFs from suspension to solid state, including activation techniques, with experience in forming techniques (e.g. granulation, pelletising) considered an advantage.
• An understanding of the application of MOFs for gas separations, with knowledge of MOFs for carbon capture, biogas upgrading and other applications considered an advantage.
• A sound appreciation for the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) implications of working in a laboratory environment, including familiarity with risk and COSHH assessments.
• An ability to proactively prioritise work across multiple projects within tight timelines, managing stakeholder expectations where appropriate.
• An ability to effectively communicate results and concepts to technical and non-technical audiences, through a variety of formats (written reports, presentations, etc.).
• Experience creating, revising, and following standard operating procedures (SOPs) for laboratory processes.
• A willingness to travel, in support of conference or customer attendance (< 10% of time).
• A right to work in the UK without restriction, as this role does not come with visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Our evolving total compensation philosophy is designed around performance-based remuneration - competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards both individual and company performance, and comprehensive benefits that currently include:

• Private medical insurance (with vision and dental provisions)
• Company matched pension
• Company sick pay
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Promethean also provides both formal and informal learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
• We offer the chance to work within a small yet growing agile company and directly and visibly contribute to its growth and success.
• A unique opportunity to help the planet and its people through the successful deployment of our pioneering technology.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Promethean is committed to diversity in our workforce and providing equal opportunities for employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day, not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career.

Our commitment

We do not use AI to review your application. We are a small business, and a member of our careers team reads every CV. We do not require a cover letter, and you don’t need to apply to multiple jobs as we will consider your application against all our vacancies. We endeavour to reply to you within 5 working days.