Research Associate in adsorption processes for direct air capture

About the role

Are you excited by the challenge of developing the next generation of adsorption technologies for Direct Air Capture? The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking for a highly motivated Research Associated to join the UKRI-NSF ecoDAC project, an international research programme focused on advancing adsorption-based technologies for Direct Air Capture.

What you would be doing

Your main responsibility will be to design, commission and operate a prototype experimental device for capturing carbon dioxide from air. You will use this prototype to characterise the performance of various sorbents and sorbent contactors, alongside a comprehensive programme of validation studies. You will also apply, and adapt where necessary, numerical methods for interpretation of the generated data sets and to assess process performance.

What we are looking for

The key requirement for the post is a proven track record in adsorption fundamentals and adsorption processes, including the design and operation of experimental equipment for adsorption research and the modelling of adsorption systems.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have not yet been officially awarded will be appointed as a Research Assistant.

You can start immediately and ideally no later than by 1 October 2026.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).

This role is for a fixed-term contract for 24 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Ronny Pini – r.pini@imperial.ac.uk.

As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, at the appropriate level, will be required for the successful candidate.

Available documents

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

• download: Research Associate Imperial Job Description.pdf
• download: Employee Benefits Booklet (1).pdf

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