The School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, in collaboration with the School of Biological Sciences, is looking to recruit a Senior Research Associate to develop the capability of the University to engage with the Anaerobic Digestion Sector within the Region.  This will require working closely with academic staff on projects to develop capabilities in feedstock and process assessment, digestate treatment and energy analysis (especially C-foot-printingLCA).  This will involve laboratory and field work, with practical monitoring and chemical analysis, combined with desk studies and modelling.  This will lead to opportunities for publications and also preparation of research bids, which will hopefully enable the post, which is initially fixed term for 1-year, to be extended.

You will need a PhD, or Higher Degree preferably with industrial experience, in Environmental Engineering or Science relating to aspects of Anaerobic Digestion.  Practical laboratory skills, the ability to manage projects and excellent communication skills are essential.  An important requirement is an entrepreneurial approach to science and technology and ability to identify and respond to industrial needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop a research career in a rapidly expanding field with a group of collegial academics committed to developing research and innovation linked to the needs of industry.

 26 April 2015

Interview date:  6 May 2015