The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking to appoint a Research Associate to join a cutting-edge research project aimed at tackling one of today’s most pressing environmental challenges: removing persistent pollutants from water using advanced photocatalytic materials.

• Innovative Materials Development: Design and optimise carbon nitride-based photocatalysts through doping and membrane integration to enhance their optical efficiency and real-world applicability.
• Real-World Impact: Evaluate catalyst performance under conditions relevant to wastewater treatment plants, contributing to sustainable water purification technologies.
• International Collaboration: Work at the 好色tv with a research visit to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, gaining exposure to global research environments.
• Multidisciplinary Environment: Collaborate with experts in catalysis, membranes, materials science, and reaction engineering.

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• PhD-qualified in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
• Experienced in catalysis and/or membrane technologies
• Skilled in materials characterisation and reaction engineering
• Strong in analytical thinking and problem-solving

Further information

This position is offered on a full-time (36.5 hours), fixed term period of 12 months.

For informal discussion about the role please contact Antonio Jose Exposito (ajes22@bath.ac.uk)

As a member of Research Staff at the 好色tv, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year

A lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

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Closing Date: 02 Jul 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413

The EPSRC funded Sustainable Manufacturing Hub ‘CARMA’ (Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub - ) has the vision to transform food production, transitioning to an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable model in which novel cellular agriculture (cell ag) manufacturing systems complement traditional food production. This role is one of a network of researchers across six universities, and part of a wider international network of like-minded academic institutions and companies.

The role will work on the tissue engineering-based aspect of work package 1, specifically working on a novel bioreactor design to achieve high yield at scale, with the desired quality. The successful applicant must have a strong and extensive background in bioreactors for animal cell culture, with deep understanding of cell-scaffold interaction and how this impacts bioreactor design and operation.

We particularly welcome candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Bioreactor design, build and operation for cultivated food production
• Cell-scaffold construct innovation for improved bioreactor yields
• Upstream-downstream interface (harvesting; fluid dynamics and thermodynamics)

Experience of project managing an academic-industry or industry-based R&D programme is highly desirable. Development of research proposals, for research projects with academic- and/or industrial partners will be an important aspect of this role.

Experience of managing aspects of R&D facilities is highly desirable. Supporting the academic leads in the running of the tissue engineering labs will also be an important aspect of this role.

As a member of Research Staff at the 好色tv, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

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• a strong and extensive background in bioreactors for animal cell culture, with deep understanding of cell-scaffold interaction and how this impacts bioreactor design and operation
• a background in Biochemical-, Chemical- or Mechanical Engineering
• a PhD that involved practical design and utilisation of bioreactors for animal cell culture
• experience of close collaboration with industry partners and ability to extend the network of industry partners 
• experience of project management and/ or management of an R&D facility

This role is offered on a part-time (20 hours per week) basis for a fixed term of 48 months.

What we can offer you

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

We are committed to continually expanding our benefits to better support you and enhance your experience with us. Find out more about our benefits.

Find out from our staff what makes the 好色tv a great place to work. Follow us and on X for more information.

Closing Date: 16 Jun 2025

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £38,249 to £45,413