PDRA in Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University invites applications for a Grade 7 Post-Doctoral Research Associate to contribute to onboard carbon capture and storage research. The role supports policy-relevant study within the UK Clean Maritime Research Hub, with mentorship from Professor Tony Roskilly and collaboration across the project team.

The position is fixed-term, commencing as soon as possible and ending on 31/03/2028, aimed at advancing the department's research portfolio and the candidate's career within an

Qualifications

• Experience in onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS).
• Experience with life cycle assessment methodologies and data.
• Knowledge of carbon accounting and circular economy principles.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research outputs within the project team.
• Complete assigned project tasks on time and within budget and objectives.

Skills

Onboard carbon capture & storage

Life cycle assessment

Carbon accounting

Circular economy

Job description

The role

The Department seeks to appoint a Grade 7 Post-Doctoral Research Associate in onboard carbon capture and storage to contribute to this active research environment. We welcome applications from candidates with experience and expertise in onboard carbon capture and storage, life cycle assessment, carbon accounting, and circular economy. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to the development of the Department’s research, while providing excellent opportunities to develop your career within an ambitious and progressive institution.

The position is funded within the UK Clean Maritime Research Hub with financial support from the Department for Transport and EPSRC) to support policy-driven research on life cycle greenhouse gas intensity of marine fuels. The successful candidate will be line-managed by Professor Tony Roskilly. The candidate and will work closely with the project team to deliver high-quality research outputs. The candidate will be responsible for completing assigned project tasks on time, within budget and in line with the project objectives.

This post is fixed term, which will commence as soon as possible and terminate on the 31/03/2028.

The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.