Electrochemical Scientist (KTP Associate)

An exciting opportunity has become available for a recent graduate to work full time on a 34-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) to develop technical data on ink formulation for different catalyst categories across various deposition methods for Proton Exchange Membrane electrolysers and fuel cells. 

Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will be based at Ceimig's premises in Dundee. 

To find out more about Ceimig, go to https://www.ceimig.co.uk 

Qualifications we require: 

Masters’ degree in relevant area e.g., Chemistry or Chemical Engineering with exposure to inks/electrochemistry etc., through placement or project work. 

PhD in Electrochemistry / Analytical Inorganic Chemistry or demonstrable equivalent experience and Post Doctoral experience in Electrochemistry / Applied Inorganic Chemistry or a related discipline is desirable 

Application requirements: 

Skills: 

Expertise in electrocatalysis, electrochemistry, and materials characterisation with desirable knowledge in catalysts for fuel cells and electrolysers 

Laboratory/electrochemical experiment skills – experience with a range of testing protocols and equipment such as rheology/PSD/SEM/EDX/Visual checks and ability to coherently analyse data 

Capability to conduct high-quality research and producing scientific manuscripts and technical reports 

Attributes: 

Commitment to excellence and leadership potential 

Independent and collaborative problem-solving skills 

Willingness to learn and adapt 

Ability to work and travel across UK sites and internationally 

Experience: 

Working at a chemical manufacturing / R&D site, understanding the commercial concerns of a chemical product company 

Practical experimental work and data analysis 

Minimal exposure to good scientific practice and health & safety requirements at a chemical manufacturing / R&D site 

About KTP: 

For over 45 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs – collaborative, three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation 

Benefits: 

£2,000 per year to spend on personal training 

attendance at two residential managerial workshops (each of one week’s duration) 

opportunity to register on a higher degree (at a reduced cost) 

opportunity of a permanent position with the company; 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project 

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Yagya Regmi y.regmi@mmu.ac.uk 

Apply at https://bit.ly/3xbE2DI by submitting a CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role. Only applications with a covering letter will be considered. 

Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.