Research Associate in Cementitious Materials: The Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at The University of Sheffield has an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate in Cementitious Materials. This role offers a chance to contribute to sustainability, environmental remediation, and clean energy by leading an EPSRC-funded project. The project’s focus is on developing, analyzing, and validating cementation technology for the safe treatment and disposal of radioactive wastes resulting from the Fukushima Daiichi accident. It involves collaboration with team members in Japan and the decommissioning of the Sellafield site in the UK in partnership with Sellafield Ltd. The key responsibilities include leading laboratory-based assessments, durability testing, and modeling of various waste form cements designed for the solidification and final disposal of fuel debris and contaminated water from cleanup and decontamination activities. The work also involves exploring different types of geopolymer cements for addressing these challenges.
Job Reference Number: UOS038764
Job Title: Research Associate in Cementitious Materials
Contract Type: Fixed term for 29 months
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
Department: Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering
Salary: Grade 7, £37,099 to £45,585 per annum, with potential to progress to £49,794
Closing Date: 16 November 2023
As a Research Associate, you will join the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and become a member of the Sustainable Materials at Sheffield (SMASH) research group led by Dr. Brant Walkley, and the Cements@Sheffield research group. Both research teams are world-leading and are located in a highly rated and successful department.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Ph.D. or close to completion (or equivalent experience) in chemical engineering, materials science, chemistry, engineering, or a relevant discipline.
- Strong experimental focus and the ability to design and conduct experiments to measure the properties of complex material systems.
Job Description:
- Lead laboratory-based assessments and durability (including solubility) modeling of various candidate waste form cements.
- Conduct literature surveys, experimental work, and modeling activities related to the application of different types of geopolymer cements.
- Collaborate with international teams and industry partners.
- Opportunities for additional projects within the group may be available based on project progress.
Location: The University of Sheffield, UK
The University of Sheffield offers an attractive Total Reward Package, including a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme, and annual leave entitlement. It also provides access to various learning and development courses to support personal and professional growth.
The University values diversity and inclusion and believes that diverse teams lead to greater research, teaching, and student experiences.
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