Job Description
Cranleigh STEM is excited to partner exclusively with an innovative start-up focusing on CO2 capture technology. The company is currently recruiting a Senior Mineralogist to develop new technology areas and contribute to the company IP for CO2 carrier technologies. You will be educated to PhD level in Mineralogy, or a related subject, or have the equivalent experience attached to a relevant MSc. You will have extensive experience in cement or concrete chemistry coupled with mineral carbonation knowledge.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Independent self-starter who can develop new technology areas that leverage existing capabilities and expertise, including CO2 carrier.
* Contribute to the company IP for CO2 carrier 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 concrete
* Evaluation of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materials
* Conduct cost-benefit analysis and LCA of the material developed
PERSON'S SPECIFICATIONS
Essential:
* 5+ years post PhD experience leading independent research, ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questions
* Experience managing team and budget.
* Demonstrated knowledge of concrete and cement chemistry, with a focus on mineral carbonation.
* Understanding of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement
* Understanding carbonation mechanisms, and critical assessment of CO2 uptake
* Extensive experience in CCUS, particularly with the carbonation of minerals and phase identification techniques.
* Understanding concrete and cement chemistry
* R&D experience in carbonation of minerals and phase identification
Desirable:
* PI or co-PI on academic research projects or equivalent industrial experience.
* Experience in computational modelling
* Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies
* Patent writing and grant proposal development
* Mineralisation of CO2 for various applications
BENEFITS:
* £50k - £75k + Car Allowance
* Share Options
* Bonus
* A pension scheme
* Private Health Care
Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability is excited to partner exclusively with this company and support their growth journey. Please direct any recruitment enquiries to katie@cranleighstem.co.uk
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