Research in Industrial Crystallization & Sedimentation Separations

The University of Manchester -School of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Sciences

Closing date: 16/03/2013
Reference: EPS-02246
Faculty / Organisational unit: Engineering Physical Sciences
Division: Colloids, Crystals, Interfaces & Materials 
Salary: £29,541 to £32,267
Employment type: Fixed Term
Duration: until 28 February 2014
Hours per week: 35
Location: Manchester

A research associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious process engineer to undertake research in the field process characterisation and scale up of monoethylene glycol reclamation as part of the Multiphase Processing Group: (http://personalpages.manchester.ac.uk/staff/p.martin). The post is for a fixed period of 12 months and will involve close collaboration with an industrial partner. The University of Manchester and Cameron have embarked on a ten year collaboration centered on a £1m pilot plant donated to the university by Cameron. It is expected that there will be the possibility of extending this appointment after the initial appointment period.

You are expected to have a PhD or equivalent experience in chemical engineering or a similar discipline. Experience in pilot plant operation, process characterisation, control and scale up are key requirements. Knowledge and understanding of sedimentation, crystallisation and separation processes are highly advantageous. You should be also capable of working under your own initiative, but also be a team player with strong management skills to lead PhD students, to work for and with the group, as well as to collaborate with the industrial partner. The ability to work to strict deadlines along with excellent communication, organisational and multitasking skills is therefore essential.

The School is committed to Athena SWAN principles to promote women in science; the School’s website documenting activity in this area can be found at:

http://www.ceas.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/athenaswan/workinggroup.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Peter Martin:

Email: p.martin@manchester.ac.uk

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Further particulars

• EPS-02246 Research Associate in Industrial Crystallization & Sedimentation Separations   (PDF, 66. Kb)

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