Research Fellow (Solid Waste Valorization)

This Research Fellow position at NEWRI focuses on experimental development and testing of thermal technologies for solid waste valorization, specifically involving heterogeneous catalysis, pyrolysis, and carbon capture. The role requires a PhD in a relevant engineering or science field and at least one year of hands-on experience in pyrolysis or carbon capture, along with familiarity in sample characterization techniques.

• Conduct experimental work on thermal waste treatment technologies (pyrolysis, carbon capture, solid carbon and hydrogen generation).
• Design, procure, install and operate experimental prototypes
• Investigate performance of catalysts, system configuration and process conditions that influence the yield and quality of outputs from waste
• Develop improvements in catalyst formulation and system design to mitigate the factors decreasing quality and yield of outputs
• Characterize samples and interpret the results (N2 adsorption, Raman, FESEM, TEM, XPS, XRD, TGA, TPO, TPR, GC-MS, etc.)
• Liaise with project collaborators
• Publish research papers and document developed intellectual property.
• Report the progress to stakeholders (internal and external).

• We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• PhD qualification degree in Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Environmental Engineering/Science or related field.
• At least 1 year of relevant experiences in relevant role / technical hands-on experience in pyrolysis, carbon capture, solid carbon and hydrogen generation.
• Familiarity with analytical techniques for solid/liquid characterization.
• Proficiency in design of experiments, interpretation of experimental results, writing papers/reports.
• Entry level candidates are welcome to apply.