Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Desalination (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge - Department of Engineering

A position exists for a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering to work on research in the fields of techno-economic analysis of water treatment technologies. The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.

The key responsibilities and duties are:

• Assemble and harmonize data on alternative desalination treatment trains required for techno-economic analysis
• Explore system designs and related economic viability of alternative desalination treatment trains
• Analyze the energy, water and cost implications of alternative desalination technologies
• Contribute to research proposals and writing bids for research grants
• Write peer reviewed academic publications of the highest standards of significance and impact
• Supervise less experienced researchers and PhD students
• Develop skills and networks to become a successful independent researcher, including through grant writing, independent papers, consulting, trainings

The skills, qualifications and experience required to perform the role are:

• PhD in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related fields
• At least one first authored publication in a referred journal
• Strong record of productive and creative research, demonstrated by presentations at scientific conferences
• Experience in developing system-scale models of water treatment technologies
• Experience constructing datasets required for techno-economic analysis of water treatment technologies
• Understanding and knowledge of a wide range of desalination and water treatment technologies

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Salary Ranges: Research Associate: £37,694 - £46,049. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 August 2028 in the first instance. To apply online for this vacancy, please upload the following documents: Curriculum Vitae (CV) [2 pages maximum]; a cover letter [1 page maximum]; your first authored publication in a refereed journal. For queries, contact div-d@eng.cam.ac.uk (Tel +44 01223 332717) or Dr Edoardo Borgomeo at eb973@cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference NM46972.