About the role
This position is within the Computer-aided Materials Discovery Laboratory led by Dr Peyman Z. Moghadam. The project aims at developing MOF materials for CO2 capture.
The major role of the post holder will be to conduct experiments and study MOF materials for CO2 capture in the presence of humidity. The post holder will perform leading research to develop experimental techniques for breakthrough gas adsorption measurements and they will need to understand the structure-property relationship of the MOF materials via PXRD, BET and other gas adsorption techniques.
The position will be based in the Department of Chemical Engineering at UCLEast and the Bloomsbury campus of UCL and involve close collaboration with Industry. The post is funded by the Innovate UK.
This is a fixed-term role until 31 March .
Salary is at grade 7 between spine points 30-36; £42,-£49, per annum inclusivve of London Allowance.
Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £37, - £39, per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
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About you
The successful candidate must have (or be in the process of submitting) a PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related discipline. He or she must be familiar with key MOF materials characterisation techniques for gas adsorption and separation experiments. This project is funded by the Innovate UK and is focused on developing novel porous materials for CO2 capture.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
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What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
1. 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
3. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
4. On-Site nursery
5. On-site gym
6. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
7. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
8. Discounted medical insurance