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Description:

School of Chemical Engineering Research Fellow

Ref: 43758
£27,428 to £35,788 a year (with potential progression to £37,990 a year) Post is available from January 2012 for a period of 24 months. A Research Fellow position is available to work in the field of emulsion design and processing within the microstructure group within Chemical Engineering.

We seek an experienced chemical engineer or chemist to build mechanistic models of emulsion design of Pickering stabilized water in oil systems using food materials – particularly food surfactants/ Pickering particles – for construction of interfacial layers and to build unique processes for food design.

The ideal candidate will have completed, or be near completion of a PhD or EngD in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or a related subject area. Previous experience in emulsification is desirable; supervision of research students would be an advantage. The successful candidate should have good communication and team working skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly.

Informal enquiries can be directed to Dr. Ian Norton via email: [email protected] Applicants should complete an online application form, available from the website detailed below, provide an up-to-date CV and letter of motivation, and the names of two scientific referees. To download the details and submit an electronic application online visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs alternatively information can be obtained from 0121 415 9000.

Closing Date: 13th November 2011