Cranleigh STEM has partnered exclusively with an exciting start-up business developing sustainable carbon neutral fuels/materials, based in Oxford. The team is currently recruiting for a Materials Scientist to join its R&D team and focus efforts on developing formulations for shaped catalysts.

Materials Scientist responsibilities

• To undertake development activities regarding the formulation and type of shaped catalyst for carbon dioxide Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
• To work with the Research & Development team and identify opportunities to the development of next generation shaped catalyst for carbon dioxide Fischer-Tropsch synthesis.
• To work on ex-situ characterisation of shaped catalyst and correlate performance metrics with catalyst textural and chemical properties.
• To operate laboratory chemical reactors, collate and analyse data and compare with historical data.
• To contribute to the development of internal know-how regarding catalyst shaping and scale-up
• To plan and carry out work according to business priorities 

Materials Scientist requirements

• Master’s degree level qualification or PhD in Material Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar.
• Proven industrial experience operating in a complex formulation/product development laboratory.
• Proven ability to design and undertake experimental work and use analytical skills to analyse and post-process the results.
• Knowledge on catalytic reaction engineering, transport phenomena in porous media and solids mixing.
• Proven track record in managing and conducting heterogeneous catalyst or materials characterisation.
• High level of technical problem-solving skills.
• Be a strong team player and effective communicator within a multifunctional team including verbal and written communication

£Comp + excellent company benefits