Research Assistant in Cements Characterisation

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Research Assistant in Cements Characterisation**:
**Do you have experience in carbonation of cementitious materials? Have you applied X-ray computed tomography to analyse the structure of cementitious materials? Have you conducted synchrotron-based experiment, or analysed data derived from such experiments? Are you keen to learn about advanced X-ray imaging techniques applied to construction materials?**

As part of the project ‘Up-scaling on-site CO₂ utilisation for decarbonisation of dispersed cement sector: a novel route to reliable net-zero concretes’ funded by The Industry Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre and led by the University of Bath, you will carry out specific laboratory based activities including sample preparation, data collection and data processing for evaluating cementitious materials by X-ray computed tomography (XCT), accessing the UKCRIC facility at the University of Leeds, and the National Facility for X-ray Computed Tomography in the Henry Royce Institute at the University of Manchester.

Holding an undergraduate or master’s degree in Materials, Civil, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science or a closely allied discipline, you will have good experience in characterisation and testing of cementitious materials. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to learn and collaborate with a vibrant and dynamic team of researchers across the University of Leeds, University of Bath and University of Manchester. Experience conducting synchrotron experiments (particularly X-ray diffraction and/or X-ray computed tomography) is a plus for this role.

**What we offer in return**
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) - That’s 42 days a year
- Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Professor Susan A. Bernal Lopez, Chair in Structural Materials & EPSRC Early Career Fellow

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences**School/Institute**:

- School of Civil Engineering**Category**:

- Research**Grade**:

- Grade 6**Salary**:

- £29,762 to £35,308 p.a. pro rata**Working Time**:

- 18.75 hours per week - grant funding**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (Until 31st January 2024)**Release Date**:

- Monday 19 June 2023**Closing Date**:

- Monday 10 July 2023**Reference**:

- EPSCV1110



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