Concrete Chemist Nottingham Full time / Permanent

Concrete4Change Ltd.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise innovante de recherche et développement, Concrete4Change Ltd., recherche un Chimiste en Concret pour rejoindre son équipe à Nottingham. Le rôle inclut la gestion de projets axés sur la durabilité et l'utilisation du CO2, tout en offrant une collaboration avec des universités de haut niveau au Royaume-Uni. Le candidat idéal devra avoir une expertise approfondie en chimie du ciment et une passion pour la science appliquée.

Benefits

Part de succès de l'entreprise

Vacances payées

Qualifications

• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience après le doctorat dans un rôle de recherche.
• Compréhension des mécanismes de carbonatation et évaluation de la performance du béton.
• Expérience dans la capture et l'utilisation du carbone.

Responsibilities

• Planification et gestion du laboratoire de béton en conformité avec les règlements.
• Conduite de recherches sur la capture de CO2 dans le béton.
• Management d'équipe de recherche pour le développement de produits.

Skills

Indépendance en recherche

Conception de mélanges de béton

Connaissance de la chimie du ciment

Expérience en développement de béton à faible carbone

Compétences en simulation et analyse

Rédaction de brevets et propositions de subvention

Gestion de projet

Education

PhD en chimie ou domaine connexe

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly qualified/experienced Concrete Chemist to join as a core member of the R&D team on a managerial track at Concrete4Change.

Location: Nottingham

Remuneration: Competitive package inclusive of salary, share options and annual bonus (dependent on performance)

Start date and end date (approx): This is a permanent position and is available for immediate start. (Flexible on start date based on notice period)

About us:

Concrete4Change (C4C) is an R&D company developing ground-breaking technology to utilise and permanently mineralise CO2 in concrete.

C4C technology has won numerous awards, including the United Nations (UN) Climate Challenge Cup at COP26 in Glasgow, the Royal Academy of Engineering, and UN SDG. C4C is partly owned by two of the largest concrete manufacturers in the world (Siam Cement Group and Goldbeck GmbH). The company is engaged in several projects in partnership with the University of Nottingham, University of Sheffield, and University of Warwick, with a total project value of £5 million for 2023-2024.

Job Description

In this role, you are a self-starter capable of developing new technology areas leveraging existing capabilities, including CO2 adsorption. You will plan, procure, and manage the concrete laboratory in compliance with regulations. You will lead a team of civil engineers, applying your cement and concrete chemistry expertise to carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) in concrete, and evaluate CCU techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materials.

Person's specifications and responsibilities:

• Experience in independent research, designing and conducting scientific investigations
• Understanding of concrete mix design and standards
• Minimum 5 years post-PhD experience leading research
• Understanding carbonation mechanisms and assessment of CO2 uptake and concrete performance over various life stages
• Deep knowledge of concrete and cement chemistry
• R&D experience in low-carbon concrete development
• At least 2 years of work experience in the UK or Europe
• Experience in computational chemistry, analysis, and simulation of synthetic materials
• Experience in carbon capture, utilisation, and storage
• Experience in patent writing and grant proposal development
• Experience in mineralisation of CO2 for various applications

Additional responsibilities include developing and evaluating R&D strategies, project management, budget oversight, vendor negotiations, risk assessment, scalability monitoring, patent and IP management, and competitive analysis. The role involves leading product development projects aimed at CO2 sequestration in concrete.

We seek individuals passionate about applied science, entrepreneurial spirit, and building a sustainable world. We offer competitive benefits, including a share in the company's success, collaboration with top UK universities, partnerships with major concrete companies, and holiday entitlements.