Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Process Engineering (Fixed Term)
University of Cambridge
Royal Academy of Engineering Chair-funded project scaling solar photoreforming of plastic waste into fuels and valuable chemicals using continuous-flow reactor engineering.
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Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- 2 years
- Schedule
- Not stated
- Workplace
- Not stated
- FTE
- Not stated
- Salary
- £34,610 - £35,608 / £37,694 - £46,049
- Department or school
- Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
- Posted
- 17 Jul 2026
Responsibilities
- Develop and assemble a practical-scale continuous-flow photoreforming platform.
- Design solar reactors and evaluate chemical-engineering parameters.
- Collaborate with materials researchers and contribute to publications and intellectual property.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related discipline, or about to receive the degree.
Requirements
- Strong publication record and demonstrated research/engineering performance.
- Strong background in chemical reaction engineering and chemical reactor operations is essential.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in waste recycling, solar technologies, hydrogen technology, and/or continuous-flow processing.
Employment conditions
- Fixed-term appointment; funds available for 2 years in the first instance.
Documents and steps
Documents
- Publications list
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Covering letter
Steps
Open the vacancy-specific Cambridge application route.
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Upload required documents and submit before closing date.
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