Cranleigh STEM is excited to partner exclusively with an innovative start-up focusing on CO2 capture technology. The company is currently recruiting a Senior Mineralogist to develop new technology areas and contribute to the company IP for CO2 carrier technologies. You will be educated to PhD level in Mineralogy, or a related subject, or have the equivalent experience attached to a relevant MSc. You will have extensive experience in cement or concrete chemistry coupled with mineral carbonation knowledge.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independent self-starter who can develop new technology areas that leverage existing capabilities and expertise, including CO2 carrier.
- Contribute to the company IP for CO2 carrier technologies.
- Contribute to the funded grant project proposals - e.g. Innovate UK, European Innovation Council, UKRI, Horizon Europe.
- Plan, procure and manage the chemical laboratory in line with regulations.
- Utilisation of cement/concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilisation in concrete
- Evaluation of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materials
- Conduct cost-benefit analysis and LCA of the material developed
PERSON'S SPECIFICATIONS
Essential:
- 5+ years post PhD experience leading independent research, ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questions
- Experience managing team and budget.
- Demonstrated knowledge of concrete and cement chemistry, with a focus on mineral carbonation.
- Understanding of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement
- Understanding carbonation mechanisms, and critical assessment of CO2 uptake
- Extensive experience in CCUS, particularly with the carbonation of minerals and phase identification techniques.
- Understanding concrete and cement chemistry
- R&D experience in carbonation of minerals and phase identification
Desirable:
- PI or co-PI on academic research projects or equivalent industrial experience.
- Experience in computational modelling
- Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies
- Patent writing and grant proposal development
- Mineralisation of CO2 for various applications
BENEFITS:
- �50k - �75k + Car Allowance
- Share Options
- Bonus
- A pension scheme
Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability is excited to partner exclusively with this company and support their growth journey. Please direct any recruitment enquiries to (url removed)