Senior Chemist

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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.