Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Aston University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Generous annual leave (30 days + bank)

Discounts on activities and retailers

Family-friendly policies

On-site gym and pool with staff rates

Job summary

Aston University invites a collaborative researcher to join an ARIA-funded project on advanced membranes. Based within the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), you will design, build and operate experimental rigs to evaluate ion transport in self-assembled membranes, collaborating with the University of Birmingham.

You will conduct membrane testing with polymeric and inorganic membranes, apply analytical techniques, quantify permeability and share findings through reports, seminars

Qualifications

• PhD, or a doctoral thesis submitted before appointment, in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant experience of laboratory research, experimental equipment or membrane characterisation
• The ability to analyse and communicate research findings clearly
• A collaborative approach and willingness to develop new skills

Responsibilities

• Design, construct and operate membrane-testing equipment
• Conduct experiments using polymeric and inorganic membranes
• Apply analytical techniques to quantify ion permeability
• Collaborate with colleagues, share knowledge and data
• Communicate findings through reports, publications, seminars and conferences
• Support junior researchers and develop leadership skills

Skills

Laboratory research

Membrane characterization

Analytical communication

Collaborative approach

Education

PhD in chemical/ mech eng or related

Tools

Membrane testing equipment

Polymeric membranes

Inorganic membranes

Job description

Are you interested in using experimental science and engineering to help develop the next generation of advanced membranes? Aston University is seeking a collaborative and practically minded researcher to join an exciting project funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency. Working with researchers at the University of Birmingham, you will develop a bespoke experimental rig to evaluate selective ion transport through advanced self-assembled membranes. Based within the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence (AIME), you will join a supportive and interdisciplinary research environment spanning membrane science, chemistry, physics and engineering. You will design, construct and operate membrane-testing equipment, conduct experiments using polymeric and inorganic membranes and apply appropriate analytical techniques to quantify ion permeability. You will collaborate with colleagues, share knowledge and data and communicate your findings through reports, publications, seminars and conferences. You will also have opportunities to support junior researchers and develop your own technical, communication and leadership skills. Aston's Early Career Researcher Forum provides additional mentoring, peer support and professional development opportunities.

• A PhD, or a doctoral thesis submitted before appointment, in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• Relevant experience of laboratory research, experimental equipment or membrane characterisation
• The ability to analyse and communicate research findings clearly
• A collaborative approach and willingness to develop new skills

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here. This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities. See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent