Metal Atoms on Surfaces and Interfaces (MASI) is a large-scale multidisciplinary project spearheaded by four UK universities (Nottingham, Cardiff, Cambridge, and Birmingham) simultaneously addressing two grand challenges: sustainable use of metals and low-carbon technologies. The project is motivated by natural (limited resource of critical metals) and anthropogenic (overpopulation, global warming)…
3-year PhD studentship, Faculty of Engineering, University of Nottingham Applications are invited for a fully funded PhD studentship (3 years) within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with Johnson Matthey. The student will work with an interdisciplinary supervisory team with expertise in 3D printing, materials…
We are looking for 2 highly motivated PhD candidates willing to work at the University of Birmingham in the interception of material science, chemistry, fundamental and applied electrochemistry. Ideally, the candidate should have a 2.1 of higher degree in chemistry, or a related discipline. This project will investigate the (photo)electrochemical…
Postdoctoral Research Associate Chemistry (Heterogeneous Catalysis) Phil Dyer and Simon Beaumont have a joint PDRA post available on an industrially funded research project in Durham. The project involves the selection, synthesis, characterization and development of a range of heterogeneous catalysts for an industrially important reaction. The work is funded by Sinopec, a…
The Call will close on the 20 December 2021 at 12.00. Please send a 2 page (A4, Arial 11 point, margins 2.0 cm) proposal for these projects to The Project Manager, Josie Goodall josie.goodall@rc-harwell.ac.uk before 12.00 on the closing date . Please use the Subject line: ‘Application for New Call 2021’. It is strongly advised…
When: 25 November, 15:00 GMT Hydrogen will be a key energy carrier as we transition at scale to renewable sources of energy. Additionally, hydrogen is also a vital industrial chemical critical for food processing, fertiliser manufacturing, metal refining and oil upgrading. Electrochemical water splitting is the most mature and promising…
When: 21 October 2021, 09:00 BSTWhere: Virtual The fifth UK Emission Control Workshop will take place on the 21st of October 2021. It will be offered online. This interactive workshop will offer an open forum for technical discussion about the current challenges facing the automotive industry and provide experts from industry…
We are delighted to present this fantastic opportunity for a Catalyst Characterisation Specialist to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team that is responsible for fundamental and exploratory studies in chemistry to support bp group operations and to appraise and develop new low carbon technology opportunities for business renewal. Advanced Bio and…
The global effort to improve air quality and the associated implementation of emission regulations have been major driving factors for the development and adoption of new after-treatment technologies for automotive vehicles. Since the conception of these standards, the automotive industry has been required to invest extensively in the development of…
As part of an EPSRC Prosperity Partnership award between Cardiff University, The University of Manchester, bp and Johnson Matthey (JM) on “Sustainable Catalysis for Clean Growth”, we have the opportunities listed below. For more information and to apply, please, visit the links provided. PhD opportunities at Cardiff University Sustainable Catalysis…
