Postdoctoral Research Assistant in CO2 Storage Security of Enhanced Rock Weathering

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the main responsibility of this post is to assess the potential for carbonate mineral formation downstream from the range of UK enhanced rock weathering demonstrator sites where crushed basalt is being applied.

The post holder will be part of a consortium project ERW-GGR (Enhanced Rock Weathering-Greenhouse Gas Removal) which is itself a component of the UKRI funded Demonstrator phase of greenhouse gas removal techniques assessing sustainable routes for large-scale removal of greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

The post-holder will lead the design and execution of a series of laboratory experiments to assess the rate of mineral formation at various river/groundwater chemistries, using element or isotope dopants to minimise uncertainty. They will also explore the role of inhibitors such as soluble reactive phosphate and organic acids in maintaining alkalinity in the soluble form and conduct relevant element and isotope measurements to constrain mineral growth rates, and combine these with other measurements to assess the relationship between mineral growth and river/groundwater conditions.

About you

You will hold a PhD in geosciences, aqueous / environmental geochemistry or a related discipline and will have experience in laboratory wet (geo)chemistry and analytical geochemistry.

You will have the ability to manage your own academic research and associated activities and the ability to contribute ideas for new research projects and research income generation.  You must also have excellent communication skills including the ability to write for publication, present research proposals and results, and represent the research group at meetings.

For further details of the role please see the job description.

This role is initially for six months due to a mid-review, with possible extension for a further 18 months.

The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 10th February 2023.

You will be required to upload a CV and a Supporting Statement as part of your application. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and ethnic minority candidates, who are under-represented in research posts in the Department.

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