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Assistant Professor (Research) in Non-Thermal Plasma Innovation

Durham University

Location: Durham
Salary: £46,735 to £55,755
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 11th July 2025
Closes: 26th July 2025
Job Ref: 25000942

The Department of Engineering at Durham University seeks to appoint an Assistant Professor (Research) in Non-Thermal Plasma Innovation and would welcome applications from those with experience and expertise in research, design and development in this field. The successful candidate will be part of a team which is aiming to revolutionises wastewater sludge management through innovative combination of leading-edge processes to convert biosolids into liquid fuels, biochar and carbon materials. The advanced system will provide a transformative approach to generating value from waste in the water industry. They will be line-managed by Professor Tony Roskilly, but will be an independent researcher and expected to carry out high quality work closely with academic colleagues and industrial partners. This post offers an exciting opportunity to make an important contribution to the development of the Department of Engineering’s research while allowing you excellent opportunities to develop your career in an exciting and progressive institution.

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If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system, please get in touch with us on e.recruitment@durham.ac.uk.

What to Submit:

All applicants are asked to submit:

  • A CV (maximum 4 pages and 10 most recent publications
  • A covering letter which details how your experience, strengths and potential fit the essential and desired criteria for the position set out above (maximum 4 pages with explicit examples
  • Personal research plan.
  • Four of your most significant research publications, where possible published since January 2021.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the project. The assessment for the post will normally include a presentation followed by an interview, around week commencing 8th September 2025.

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