Materials Scientist

Job title:

Materials Scientist

Company

Cranleigh Recruitment

Job description

Cranleigh STEM has partnered exclusively with an exciting start-up business developing sustainable carbon neutral fuels/materials, based in Oxford. The team is currently recruiting for a Materials Scientist to join its R&D team and focus efforts on developing formulations for shaped catalysts.Materials Scientist responsibilities

To undertake development activities regarding the formulation and type of shaped catalyst for carbon dioxide Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
To work with the Research & Development team and identify opportunities to the development of next generation shaped catalyst for carbon dioxide Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
To work on ex-situ characterisation of shaped catalyst and correlate performance metrics with catalyst textural and chemical properties.
To operate laboratory chemical reactors, collate and analyse data and compare with historical data.
To contribute to the development of internal know-how regarding catalyst shaping and scale-up
To plan and carry out work according to business priorities

Materials Scientist requirements

Master’s degree level qualification or PhD in Material Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar.
Proven industrial experience operating in a complex formulation/product development laboratory.
Proven ability to design and undertake experimental work and use analytical skills to analyse and post-process the results.
Knowledge on catalytic reaction engineering, transport phenomena in porous media and solids mixing.
Proven track record in managing and conducting heterogeneous catalyst or materials characterisation.
High level of technical problem-solving skills.
Be a strong team player and effective communicator within a multifunctional team including verbal and written communication

£Comp + excellent company benefits