Postdoctoral Research Associate in Process and Energy Systems Engineering and CCS collaboration wit
- Employer
- Global Academy Jobs
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Closing date
- Sep 6, 2016
View more
- Sector
- Science, Life Sciences, Cell and Molecular Biology, Physical Sciences and Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- University and College
- Jobseeker Type
- Academic (e.g. 'Lecturer')
Job Details
We are classed as one of the leading chemical engineering research departments in the country and the Department has a vibrant research culture spanning:
- Particle science and technology/nanotechnology
- Environmental engineering
- Energy
- Applications of post-genomics bioscience for biotechnology, environmental and bioprocessing applications.
The Department is currently experiencing a period of strong growth in both research and teaching areas and you could be part of this exciting future. The Faculty is one of the biggest and best engineering faculties in the UK. Independent assessments of our research excellence confirm more than two thirds of our research to be either internationally excellent or world leading. The University of Sheffield has been named UK University of the Year in the 2011 Times Higher Education Awards, No 1 for Student Experience Survey 2014-15 and in the Top 100 best not for profit organisations to work for 2016. We've won these prestigious awards because we’re a world-class university in a unique city. We are a community true to our civic roots and our straightforward approach informs everything we do, both close to home and around the world. The post holder will work with Prof Meihong Wang in the Process and Energy Systems Engineering & Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Group inside the Department.
The post is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) through Grand Challenges in Industrial CCS. The project will be collaborated with Heriot-Watt University and Newcastle University to deal with carbon capture from industrial sources based on solid adsorption technology. The post holder will also work closely with other industrial partners such as Air Products & Chemicals, COSTAIN, PSE Ltd, Torftech Group and China Huaneng Group. The post holder should have a First Degree and a PhD in Chemical or Process Engineering
Company
Global Academy Jobs works with over 250 universities worldwide to promote academic mobility and international research collaboration. Global problems need international solutions. Our jobs board and emails reach the academics and researchers who can help.
"The globalisation of higher education continues apace, driving in turn the ongoing development of the global knowledge economy, striving for solutions to the world’s problems and educating a next generation of leaders and contributors."
Get job alerts
Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.
Create alert