Research Associate in Redox Chemical Processing

Loughborough University - Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Placed On: 6th January 2026
Closes: 9th February 2026
Job Ref: REQ260003

Full or Part Time and On-campus or Remotely (we encourage candidates to express their preference at the time of application)

• Fixed term for 12 months, extension may be possible.
• Full or part time is acceptable.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

• To conduct research in the fields of chemistry, redox reactions, and electrochemistry, employing inorganic etchants to investigate the surface modification of titanium and titanium alloys.
• To apply fundamental principles of chemistry and physics to characterise the etching behaviour of oxidising agents on titanium surfaces.
• To utilise modelling tools that determine oxidation states and electron transfers.
• To measure and analyse aqueous solutions to identify and quantify the presence of cations, ions, and complexes.
• To enhance our existing knowledge of the practical application of etchants on titanium surfaces.
• To generate high-quality scientific reports and papers suitable for publication in international journals.

Key Requirements:

The candidate needs to have extensive experience in:

• Redox reactions, and how to determine oxidate states, as well as electron transfer.
• Demonstrated experience using inorganic chemicals and metals for chemical etching or electrochemistry reactions.
• Experience working with modelling tools to visualise and quantify redox reactions.
• Experience of acquiring and analysing data derived from analytical techniques.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a PhD degree (or close to completion) in a related subject or equivalent experience

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Carmen Torres-Sánchez, Principal Investigator by email at c.torres@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 518

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 9 February 2026