Research Fellow - Accelerating the Translation of CO2 Electrolysers EB)

This project is a part of the consortium for Accelerating Impact programme from EPSRC to scale up CO2 electrolyser for CO production, and derisk for further commercialisation.

The project aims to addresses the main priorities of the engineering net zero mission by accelerating deployment of a new technology that unlocks net-zero chemicals/e- fuels production and offers a route to valorise the CO2 captured in the decarbonisation of the foundation industries.

We are seeking to a talented and enthusiastic Research Associate/Assistant with experience of research in electrochemical systems, electrochemical catalysis, reactor design and process optimisation for CO2 electrochemical reduction. 

You will be working with leading experts from a dynamic and multidisciplinary team including University of Liverpool, University of Southampton and University of Surrey. In addition to cutting edge research, training and networking activities are provided to nurture the development of ECRs. Further information, please contact eileen.yu@soton.ac.uk

The position will carry out:

•    Design, set up and operate electrochemical systems for cathodic CO2 reduction to organic compounds

•    Conduct electrochemical, and chemical analysis 

•    Analysis and presentation of electrochemical data

•    Design and optimisation CO2 electrolyser from lab scale to 100 cm2

•    Investigate materials (electrode substrate, membrane and catalysts) 

•    Synthesis and interpretation of data

•    Simple process simulation and modelling

•    General lab organization and coordination

•    Assist supervising PhD, Master and undergraduate project students

•    Data collation, presentation and reporting

•    Paper and report preparation and publication

•    Liaise with academic project partners, and coordinate activities with different collaborators and research projects

At the University of Southampton, we value diversity and equality.  The University recognises that employees may wish to have working patterns that fit with their caring responsibilities or work-life balance.  Due consideration will also be given to applicants who have had career breaks for reasons including maternity, paternity or adoption leave, disability or illness.  Both the University of Southampton and Chemistry are proud to hold Athena Swan Silver Awards.

Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

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Closing Date: 09 Apr 2025

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £37,174 to £38,249 per annum Full Time Fixed Term for 20 months