Research Scientist in Biochar Carbon Sequestration

4 weeks ago


Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom University of Nottingham Full time

The University of Nottingham is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the Biochar Demonstrator project, a £31.5M programme aimed at helping the UK meet its net zero climate target by 2050. The project focuses on addressing the uncertainties surrounding the deployment of biochar in the UK, with a comprehensive demonstration programme involving arable, grassland, and woodland ecosystems.

As a research scientist, you will contribute to the development of an analytical pyrolysis technique, hydropyrolysis (HyPy), which measures the fraction of stable polycyclic aromatic carbon (SPAC) in biochar. This technique will be applied to representative archaeological charcoal samples to characterise both the stable and labile carbon fractions that have persisted for millennial timescales.

The project involves collaboration with the radiocarbon facility at the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC), where you will work closely with Dr. Philippa Ascough, Dr. Will Meredith, and Prof. Colin Snape. You will have the opportunity to gain training in greenhouse gas removal and the broader societal, economic, and technical aspects of biochar deployment.

To be eligible for this studentship, you should have a first or upper second-class honours degree in the chemical, environmental, or geological sciences and be eligible for paying home fees.



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