Job Title: PDRA in Scalable Thermochemical Reactors & Processes - Energy & Fuel ConversionJob Reference: REQ Date Posted: Thu, 6 Nov :00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Sun, 30 Nov :00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: Specialist and Supporting Academic Research Grade 6 £35,608 - £46,049
Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, fixed term for 24 months
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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are looking for an engineer or scientist with proven experience in the development and innovation of thermochemical reactors suitable for integration with intermittent renewable energy sources.
In this role you will develop thermochemical reactors and processes that use abundant molecules like water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide, as raw materials for fuels derived from green hydrogen and that are suitable for integration with intermittent renewable energy sources.
The focus of the role is to advance and intensify scalable thermochemical reactor prototypes to fulfil the technical, economic and environmental demands of a successful net zero energy transition. This includes conceptualising, implementing and characterising effects of novel cell architectures and process innovations targeting integration for energy to fuel conversions and vice versa.
Key Requirements:
* Extensive and proven experience in development and innovation of thermo chemical reaction processes and continuous flow reactors in a research and/or industrial setting.
* Strong knowledge of thermochemical and kinetics analytical techniques as well as process performance and stability evaluation.
* Hands on experience of product analysis using gas chromatography, mass spectrometry and/or infra-red spectroscopy.
* Proven track record of rigorous research including scientific publications in peer reviewed journal papers and conference presentations or at least one patent filed on thermochemical reactors and/or processes.
* Hands on experience in at least three of the following (i) design, construction and optimisation of high temperature/pressure chemical reactors, (ii) real time online control and monitoring of dynamic reactions, (iii) automation of data acquisition and process control using LabVIEW or equivalent and (iv) construction and operating chemical reaction test benches.
Why should you apply?
With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow.
If this role sounds of interest, we’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Sonya Calnan, via email to or by telephone to .
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