External Opportunities
Current opportunities:
PhD and ECR opportunities from the catalysis community.
Two PhD positions are available at Heriot-Watt University: 1. Atmospheric Remediation Catalysis in Healthcare Applications (ARCHA) This PhD opportunity will be in the Catalysis Research Group in the Institute of Chemical Sciences of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. This project aims to develop an ambient catalytic system that can split nitrous oxide…
Continue reading
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Polymer Chemistry to work under the supervision of Professor Charlotte Williams for 24 months. The post is supported by Prof. Williams’ EPSRC Established Career Fellowship. The research targets the preparation and properties of new plastics, thermoplastic elastomers and adhesives prepared from…
Continue reading
The Metal Atoms on Surfaces and Interfaces (MASI) programme is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary initiative spearheaded by Nottingham and collaborating with three other UK Universities (Cardiff, Cambridge, and Birmingham). By leveraging the distinctive traits and unique possibilities of individual metal atoms and metal nanoclusters (of single or multiple species), MASI aims…
Continue reading
CatSci and LabLinks are pleased to invite you to take part in their 2nd annual virtual chemistry poster competition, The Scientists of Tomorrow, Innovating Today! With a chance to win £1000, the virtual poster competition is for final year PhD students and will take place on LabLinks on Friday 7th July 2023. It is free to enter and attend. The…
Continue reading
Depending on the progress of the work according to scientific criteria and after a positive evaluation and taking into account the financial possibilities and those under labor legislation, the employment can be extended or be made permanent. We are looking for an internationally renowned researcher with an outstanding scientific expertise…
Continue reading
Young Talents Fellowship While chemistry and catalysis touch all our lives, we are not all equally represented in sustainable chemistry and catalysis research communities. With the Young Talents Fellowship, we aim to identify and promote students with an exceptional academic record that may be hindered from reaching their full potential within…
Continue reading
The Faraday Institution has funded a research consortium on ‘Next generation lithium-ion cathode materials (CATMAT)’ to explore and develop new materials for batteries that can be used for electric vehicles. The multidisciplinary team includes the Universities of Oxford (as lead), Bath, Birmingham, Cambridge, Liverpool and UCL. (Website for details: https://catmatproject.com/) A…
Continue reading
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 13,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two…
Continue reading
Heterogeneous catalysis is a key enabler of the chemical industry from refinery to pharmaceuticals. The sectors within which this process has applications includes the pharmaceutical, research and commercial product development, manufacturing and sustainable energy sectors (such as Biodiesel). This programme is designed to give students the practical skills to undertake…
Continue reading
Nium, was formed in 2022 with the ambitious goal of mitigating at least 10 million tonnes of emissions to the earth’s atmosphere a year by 2030. How are we going to do that? We employ nanotechnology and engineering to reduce emissions in the current chemical industry. Currently Nium is specifically…
Continue reading
