Materials Scientist - Gas Phase Reaction Kinetics Project

• Evaluate material stability in high-temperature, high-pressure, and chemically reactive environments.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental procedures, characterisation data, and equipment maintenance.
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to design and advance innovative, sustainable reactor and catalyst systems.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve material degradation or failure in reactors, recommending and implementing effective solutions.
• Operate and maintain advanced characterisation instruments (SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA/DSC) to analyse products, catalysts, reactor surfaces, and materials under reaction conditions.
• Investigate surface interactions, adsorption/desorption processes, and catalyst deactivation mechanisms.
• Select, test, and validate materials for reactor construction and catalyst supports, ensuring long-term suitability and durability.

We’re seeking a skilled Materials Scientist to drive research into advanced materials for gas-phase reaction systems. This hands-on role blends materials characterisation, surface science, and reactor engineering, offering the chance to tackle complex challenges with creativity and innovation.

• Practical experience in selecting and evaluating materials for challenging reaction environments.
• Proven research experience in materials characterisation techniques (SEM, TEM, XRD, TGA/DSC or equivalent).
• MSc or PhD in Materials Science or Engineering, preferably with specialisation in high-temperature materials and catalysis.
• Solid knowledge of surface interactions, adsorption/desorption processes, and catalyst deactivation mechanisms.