Senior Scientist – CO₂ Capture & Materials Innovation Location: Nottinghamshire (UK) Type: Permanent, Full-time Industry: Clean Tech / Carbon Capture / Materials Science
The Opportunity
A pioneering research-led organisation developing next-generation climate solutions is seeking a highly skilled Senior Scientist with expertise in CO₂ capture, functional materials chemistry, and R&D leadership. Backed by global industrial partners and leading academic institutions, this fast-growing company is scaling breakthrough technologies that target industrial decarbonisation.
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to apply your scientific expertise to address one of the world’s most urgent challenges — delivering real-world innovation with global impact.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage advanced R&D projects, guiding them from early-stage concept to delivery.
Design, develop, and characterise functional materials tailored for CO₂ capture and utilisation processes.
Troubleshoot complex scientific challenges, contributing innovative solutions to technical roadblocks.
Provide mentorship and leadership to junior scientists, fostering knowledge sharing and skill development.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, academic researchers, and industrial partners to advance joint projects.
Review and refine technical reports, research proposals, and scientific data to ensure accuracy, rigour, and strategic impact.
Deliver scientific presentations, publish research findings, and actively engage in peer-reviewed communications.
Uphold compliance with internal controls, legal frameworks, and R&D best practice standards.
What You’ll Bring
PhD in Chemistry (or closely related discipline).
5+ years’ post-PhD experience in relevant academic or industrial research settings.
Deep hands-on expertise in CO₂ capture, utilisation, or emissions reduction technologies .
Proven track record in designing, synthesising, and characterising novel functional materials.
Strong leadership in scientific problem-solving and innovation-driven project delivery.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.
Desirable
Experience working in collaborative industry-academia R&D projects.
Knowledge of industrial process scale-up, pilot plant operations, or applied decarbonisation technologies.
Familiarity with grant writing or securing funding from national and international innovation programmes.
Why Join?
Be part of a dynamic team addressing real-world climate challenges.
Work with leading universities, global industrial partners, and cutting-edge technologies.
Access meaningful career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing organisation.
Benefit from a highly attractive package including bonus, share options, and private healthcare.
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