You will have a PhD, or equivalent industrial experience, in chemical engineering, process engineering, mechanical engineering, mineral processing, separation science or a closely related discipline. You will bring experience of process scale-up, particularly translating laboratory or batch processes into pilot-scale or continuous operation, alongside practical experience of the design, specification, procurement, construction, commissioning or validation of pilot equipment. You will also have knowledge of relevant separation processes, such as solid-liquid or liquid-liquid separation, flotation, emulsions, particle separation or hydrometallurgy.
You will be an effective analytical problem-solver who can work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative research environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills will enable you to explain complex technical information and work effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Experience of battery materials, black mass, critical-mineral recovery, recycling or powder processing would be particularly relevant, as would experience of industrial partnerships, process safety, technical specifications, commissioning documentation or process-performance analysis. The role sits within the University’s interdisciplinary School of Chemical, Earth and Environmental Sciences, whose research includes Sustainable Materials and Resources and combines scientific research with cross-disciplinary collaboration.
