Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Development of Co-Electrocatalysts

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed UK university is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to develop co-electrocatalysts using high-throughput screening. The role requires a PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering and emphasizes the synthesis, characterisation, and testing of electrocatalysts. The position is available for 12 months in Liverpool and supports diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record in relevant field.
• Pro-active approach to research and development.
• Expertise in high‑throughput screening techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop new stable co‑electrocatalysts using high‑throughput synthesis.
• Evaluate co‑electrocatalysts for activity and selectivity towards methane or syngas.
• Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team on research projects.

Skills

Synthesis of co‑electrocatalysts

Electrocatalyst characterisation

Testing electrocatalysts

Education

PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Development of Co‑Electrocatalysts Using High‑Throughput Screening – Grade 7

THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Physical Sciences

Department of Chemistry

£39,906 - £46,049 pa

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the group of Professor M. J. Rosseinsky OBE FRS on a project funded by the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA), a partnership with the Universities of Oxford, Liverpool, Bath, Cardiff, York and Cambridge. This project is in collaboration with Ceres Power.

Applications are invited for an ambitious researcher with a strong track record in the synthesis and evaluation of co‑electrocatalysts for solid oxide electrolyser cells. You will work within an interdisciplinary team of researchers to develop new stable co‑electrocatalysts using high‑throughput synthesis and screening and evaluate them for activity and selectivity towards methane or syngas.

You will have a PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering, a strong publication record, a pro‑active approach and strong expertise in electrocatalyst synthesis, characterisation and testing.

The post is available for 12 months.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Job Ref: 102995

Closing Date: 6 January 2026