We have an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified/experienced Chemist to join as a core member of the managerial team on a partner track at Concrete4Change.Job Title: R&D Civil EngineerLocation: NottinghamRemuneration: Competitive SalaryStart date and end date (approx): This is a permanent position and is available for immediate start. (Flexible on start date based on notice period)About us:Concrete4Change (C4C) is a R&D company that is developing a ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete. To date, C4C raised £4.5 million from private and public investors. The company is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the world, Siam Cement Group ($17 billion turnover) and Goldbeck GmbH (€7 billion turnover).C4C technology won a wide range of awards including2021, The most innovative Net-Zero project from UN COP26 Climate Challenge Cup2021, SDG award from the European technology chamber2022, Top 10 startu-ps from Royal Academy of Engineer (£20k)2022, Santander X Prize – Global Countdown to Net-Zero (worldwide)2022, Top 50 start-up award from PWC2023, Startups 100 2023 Award Winner2023, Hard Tech Investment of the Year from UK Business Angel AssociationLearn more about us:Technologies and Vacancies: https://youtu.be/Qxjw-3vL4MsDay in the C4C Labs: https://youtu.be/q3tHdhAoUjIEmployees Perspective: https://youtu.be/dDa-xFofK3gFounder's story: https://youtu.be/vkcxFPeCkqUJobThis position has a significant progress opportunity in a fast-growing team. You will be part of the core management team in order to deliver the C4C milestones and directly contribute to C4C’s growth.Please see the person's specifications and roles & responsibilities below: Essential:3 years post PhD experience leading independent research, ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questionsExperience of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurementUnderstanding carbonation mechanisms, and critical assessment of CO2 uptake and concrete performance over various life stages (product, use and end-of-life)Understanding concrete and cement chemistryR&D experience in developing low-carbon concreteDesirable:PI or co-PI on academic research projects or equivalent industrial experience.Experienced in developing proposal/bid writing.Experienced in computational chemistry, analysis and simulation of synthetic materialsExperienced in carbon capture utilisation and storageExperienced in patent writing and grant proposal developmentExperienced in the mineralisation of CO2 for various applications.Roles & Responsibilities:Self-starter who can develop new technology areas that leverage existing capabilities and expertise, including CO2 adsorption.Contribute to the C4C IPR for CO2 adsorption technologies.Contribute to the funded grant project proposals – e.g. Innovate UK, European Innovation Council, UKRI, Horizon Europe.Plan, procure and manage the chemical laboratory in line with regulations.Utilisation of cement/concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilisation in concreteEvaluation of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materialsConduct cost-benefit analysis and LCA of the material developedBenefits:C4C is seeking people who want to do applied science, with an entrepreneurial spirit and use their skills to build a sustainable world. We offer typical employee benefits plus a share of what we will build together.A unique opportunity to work with top universities in the UKAn exciting opportunity to work with Multibillion Concrete CompaniesA competitive annual holiday entitlement.A pension schemeA competitive bonus upon achieving milestonescareer progression pathway.interesting company social calendar