Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Metal Oxide Recycling (Fixed Term)
- University of Nottingham
- United Kingdom, LND
- Jun 20, 2026
Job Description:
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the School of Chemistry on the dissolution and chemical transformation of metal oxides in sustainable solvents. The project will investigate the behaviour of metal oxide materials in alternative solvents such as ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, with the aim of developing greener approaches to metal processing, recycling, and materials chemistry.
The successful candidate will undertake fundamental studies into chemical speciation and interfacial processes that occur during oxide dissolution. The role will combine laboratory-based dissolution, quantification with ICP-OES/MS, and separation through electrochemical deposition. Candidates with experience in analytical chemistry are desirable because the project involves advanced chemical state analysis with lab- and synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopies to gain mechanistic understanding of metal–solvent interactions, insights into oxidation state changes, coordination environments, and dissolution mechanisms.
The researcher will work closely with an external company and have the opportunity to visit their site in Stoke-on-Trent for material testing.
We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter and on our website https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx
If you are interested on this opportunity, please click apply now, submit your details and upload a copy of your CV.
The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31/05/2027, to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Coby Clarke [email protected] Please note applications sent to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)
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Job Description:
We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate to work in the School of Chemistry on the dissolution and chemical transformation of metal oxides in sustainable solvents. The project will investigate the behaviour of metal oxide materials in alternative solvents such as ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents, with the aim of developing greener approaches to metal processing, recycling, and materials chemistry.
The successful candidate will undertake fundamental studies into chemical speciation and interfacial processes that occur during oxide dissolution. The role will combine laboratory-based dissolution, quantification with ICP-OES/MS, and separation through electrochemical deposition. Candidates with experience in analytical chemistry are desirable because the project involves advanced chemical state analysis with lab- and synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopies to gain mechanistic understanding of metal–solvent interactions, insights into oxidation state changes, coordination environments, and dissolution mechanisms.
The researcher will work closely with an external company and have the opportunity to visit their site in Stoke-on-Trent for material testing.
We value diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women's careers in science. You can read more about what this means at https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/equality-charters/athena-swan-charter and on our website https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx
If you are interested on this opportunity, please click apply now, submit your details and upload a copy of your CV.
The position will be offered on a fixed-term contract until 31/05/2027, to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be full-time (36.25 per week).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Coby Clarke [email protected] Please note applications sent to this address will not be accepted.
Closing Date: 05 Jul 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)
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