This 18-month position is supported by the University of Bath as part of the EPSRC-funded Programme Grant 'SynHiSel', which links membrane researchers across Bath, Manchester, Newcastle, Imperial College, Queen Mary, and Edinburgh Universities: www.synhisel.com.
Chemical separations are vital to daily life, from energy use to medications. They account for 10-15% of global energy consumption, with novel membranes potentially increasing efficiency tenfold and reducing carbon emissions. However, current commercial membranes lack the necessary selectivity, and new membrane materials often face scalability and sustainability challenges.
This 18-month postdoctoral position involves developing membranes for resource recovery, focusing on critical minerals and metals from liquid waste. Candidates should hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Material Science, or a related field, with experience in membrane fabrication, characterization, and testing. Electrochemical membrane process experience is highly desirable.
You will join a multidisciplinary team with expertise in materials, chemistry, and process engineering, working with Prof. John Chew and Prof. Davide Mattia in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath: https://www.bath.ac.uk/campaigns/membranes-research-expertise/.
For informal inquiries, please contact Prof. Davide Mattia (d.mattia@bath.ac.uk) or Prof. John Chew (Y.M.Chew@bath.ac.uk).
What we can offer you:
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Discounts on postgraduate tuition fees and language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Annual leave with an additional 5 discretionary days
* Professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts and a family-friendly workplace
* Recognition of talent through an excellent reward package
* Relocation allowance, visa reimbursement, and interest-free loan for immigration expenses
We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially under-represented groups, and are dedicated to a safe, inclusive environment. We are signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism-friendly university.
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Right to Work in the UK: We do not assess immigration status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee visa sponsorship. Further information is available on our application support webpage.
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