Start: As soon as possible, Fixed term for 36 months

The University of St Andrews is seeking an inorganic or materials chemist with expertise in high temperature electrolysis and/or heterogeneous catalysis. The project is funded through the Great British Chemicals consortium (https://greatbritishchemicals.ac.uk/) and will run for 36 months.

The role will involve the development of flexible processes that enable the conversion of a broad range of waste streams into chemical products via a synthesis gas (H₂/CO) platform. Strategies for regulating a H₂/CO supply ratio, using a combined approach of waste stream gasification and the co-electrolysis of CO₂ and H₂O, will be developed alongside multi-functional catalyst systems, which enable synthesis gas conversion and product upgrading in a single step. There will be excellent opportunities to engage with researchers across the consortium.

The successful candidate will join the research groups of Dr Paul Webb (pbw@st-andrews.ac.uk) and Prof John Irvine (jtsi@st-andrews.ac.uk) who can be contacted for further information.

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

 

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Post-doctoral Research Fellow includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies supporting work life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: this post will close when an appointment is made

Please quote ref: AR3276SB

Job Description: AR3276SB FPs.pdf