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Senior Chemist

KinTec Recruitment Ltd

Nottingham

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

19 days ago

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Job summary

A leading research organisation in climate solutions seeks a Senior Scientist specializing in CO₂ capture and functional materials. This role involves managing R&D projects, contributing innovative solutions, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates hold a PhD and have extensive research experience in emissions reduction technologies.

Benefits

Attractive package including bonus
Share options
Private healthcare
Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

  • 5+ years’ post-PhD experience in relevant academic or industrial research settings.
  • Deep hands-on expertise in CO₂ capture, utilisation, or emissions reduction technologies.
  • Proven track record in designing, synthesising, and characterising novel functional materials.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage advanced R&D projects from concept to delivery.
  • Design, develop, and characterise materials for CO₂ capture.
  • Provide mentorship to junior scientists and collaborate on projects.

Skills

CO₂ capture
functional materials chemistry
R&D leadership
scientific problem-solving
innovation-driven project delivery
excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Job description

Senior Scientist – CO₂ Capture & Materials Innovation
Location: Nottinghamshire (UK)
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Industry: Clean Tech / Carbon Capture / Materials Science

The Opportunity

A pioneering research-led organisation developing next-generation climate solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist with expertise in CO₂ capture, functional materials chemistry, and R&D leadership. Backed by global industrial partners and leading academic institutions, this fast-growing company is scaling breakthrough technologies that target industrial decarbonisation.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to apply your scientific expertise to address one of the world’s most urgent challenges — delivering real-world innovation with global impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage advanced R&D projects, guiding them from early-stage concept to delivery.

  • Design, develop, and characterise functional materials tailored for CO₂ capture and utilisation processes.

  • Troubleshoot complex scientific challenges, contributing innovative solutions to technical roadblocks.

  • Provide mentorship and leadership to junior scientists, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.

  • Collaborate closely with internal teams, academic researchers, and industrial partners to advance joint projects.

  • Review and refine technical reports, research proposals, and scientific data to ensure accuracy, rigour, and strategic impact.

  • Deliver scientific presentations, publish research findings, and actively engage in peer-reviewed communications.

  • Uphold compliance with internal controls, legal frameworks, and R&D best practice standards.

What You’ll Bring

  • PhD in Chemistry (or closely related discipline).

  • 5+ years’ post-PhD experience in relevant academic or industrial research settings.

  • Deep hands-on expertise in CO₂ capture, utilisation, or emissions reduction technologies.

  • Proven track record in designing, synthesising, and characterising novel functional materials.

  • Strong leadership in scientific problem-solving and innovation-driven project delivery.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

Desirable

  • Experience working in collaborative industry-academia R&D projects.

  • Knowledge of industrial process scale-up, pilot plant operations, or applied decarbonisation technologies.

  • Familiarity with grant writing or securing funding from national and international innovation programmes.

Why Join?

  • Be part of a dynamic team addressing real-world climate challenges.

  • Work with leading universities, global industrial partners, and cutting-edge technologies.

  • Access meaningful career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation.

  • Benefit from a highly attractive package including bonus, share options, and private healthcare.

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