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Research Fellow in Chemistry

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Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Nov 29, 2017

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Job Purpose

To work on a collaborative project funded by BP, to join an ongoing proprietary project ‘Pelican’ (started in 2011) on ‘Polymers for enhanced oil recovery’. The project will develop and utilise advanced porous flow methods for the analysis of responsive polymer particles.


The project will be hosted in the O’Reilly group, in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham (note this group will move from the University of Warwick in January 2018).

 

Person Specification

  • First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree (usually PhD) in chemical engineering or physical/polymer chemistry, or equivalent qualifications
  • Expertise in chromatography techniques (ideally SEC analysis and maintenance), rheology experience, kinetic analysis of responsive systems.
  • Exceptional numerical, data handling and practical abilities, and significant hands-on experience in a laboratory environment including instrumentation set-up and maintenance’.
  • A record of publishing in leading international journals and/or at conferences.
  • The successful candidate is expected to have experience in working with industry and some experience in IP protection would be desirable.
  • High level analytical capability
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
  • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
  • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
  • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
  • Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort

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