A Research Associate position in operando X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) for heterogeneous catalysis is available for an enthusiastic and highly motivated scientist. You will undertake research developing operando XPS to study catalytic transformations at the solid-liquid interface, focusing on reactions prevalent to biomass valorisation, including fructose dehydration to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and HMF reduction to 2,5-dimethylfuran. The project, entitled Operando X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy at the solid-liquid interface, is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) as part of the UK Catalysis Hub. The position will be based at the Harwell Science and innovation campus, Oxfordshire, within the UK Catalysis Hub, and is available from July 2022, or soon thereafter, for 12 Months. The project will be based within the research group of Dr Christopher Parlett and is supported through collaborations with Dr Robert Weatherup (University of Oxford) and Dr Mark Isaacs (HarwellXPS and UCL). It is expected that there will be opportunities to conduct research within the collaborator's labs.
The Department of Chemical Engineering is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The Department holds a Silver Award, which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointments will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit https://www.ce.manchester.ac.uk/connect/social-responsibility/
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Blended working arrangements may be considered
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Christopher Parlett
Email: Christopher.parlett@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
