Principal Mineralogist/Geologist

The company is currently recruiting a Senior Mineralogist to develop new technology areas and contribute to the company IP for CO2 carrier technologies. You will be educated to PhD level in Mineralogy, or a related subject, or have the equivalent experience attached to a relevant MSc. You will have extensive experience in cement or concrete chemistry coupled with mineral carbonation knowledge.
Contribute to the funded grant project proposals – e.g. Plan, procure and manage the chemical laboratory in line with regulations.
Utilisation of cement/concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilisation in concrete
Evaluation of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materials
5+ years post PhD experience leading independent research, ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questions
~ Demonstrated knowledge of concrete and cement chemistry, with a focus on mineral carbonation.
~ Understanding of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement
~ Understanding concrete and cement chemistry
~ PI or co-PI on academic research projects or equivalent industrial experience.
~ Patent writing and grant proposal development
~ Bonus
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