Senior Research Fellow, Chemical Engineering (Energy)

University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science

Oxford

On-site

GBP 57,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+
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Accommodation provided
Travel expenses covered
Interview travel costs covered

Job summary

Engineering Science at the University of Oxford invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering. The post focuses on decarbonisation, sustainability and energy storage, combining original research with IChemE-accredited teaching at undergraduate and master’s level.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a cognate field.

Qualifications

  • Evidence of ability to conduct original research in chemical engineering.
  • Experience or potential to contribute to decarbonisation, sustainability and energy transition research.
  • Experience delivering IChemE-accredited teaching at undergraduate and master’s level.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct original research in Chemical Engineering, strengthening decarbonisation, sustainability and energy transition themes.
  • Teach the IChemE Accredited Chemical Engineering Course at Undergraduate and Master’s level, including lecturing and supervising lab sessions.
  • Lead a research group, set objectives, manage staff, and contribute to curriculum development and assessment.

Skills

Teaching delivery
Research leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in chemical engineering or related field
Doctorate in Chemical Engineering or cognate discipline

Job description

Engineering Science at the University of Oxford invites applications for a Senior Research Fellow in Chemical Engineering. The post focuses on decarbonisation, sustainability and energy storage, combining original research with IChemE-accredited teaching at undergraduate and master’s level.

Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering and a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a cognate field.

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