University of Greenwich
5519-E - Post Doctoral Research Assistant
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Post Doctoral Research Assistant
School of Engineering
Location:
Medway Campus
Salary
£32,080 to £37,694 per annum
Contract Type
Fixed Term - until 31/07/2029
Release Date
Wednesday 15 July 2026
Closing Date
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
5519-E
On the 1 August 2026, the University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South-East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Greenwich academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community, and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience, and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE, we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
The University of Greenwich is looking to appoint a Post Doctoral Research Assistant to conduct research and development activities concerning various solid waste-based feedstock and convert those into chemical/construction products using CO2 mineralisation approach. Manufacturing of new ‘product(s)’ and their life cycle analysis (LCA) and techno economic analysis (TEA) will also be undertaken in this role.
The primary purpose of this role is to undertake a leading role in the research programme involving:
- Waste screening, characterisation
- Valorisation using CO2 mineralisation
- Product(s) characterisation including LCA and TEA
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The successful candidate needs to understand the risks associated with waste material handling and testing, and demonstrate an advanced knowledge of physical and chemical characterisation/testing of products. Data collection, interpretation, and professional report writing skills are required.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact:
- Prof. Colin Hills on hc34@gre.ac.uk
- Dr. Nimisha Tripathi on nt9638j@gre.ac.uk
Should you have any queries, please contact the People Directorate Team on peopleoperationsdmin@greenwich.ac.uk.
Further details of the fantastic benefits and what we offer can be found here: Our benefits - what we offer | Jobs and careers | University of Greenwich
Information on the university’s working principles can be found here: Working Principles and Guidelines
To apply, please visit the University of Greenwich vacancies page and complete all details, including the supporting statements (please note attached CVs and personal statements will not be seen by the recruitment panel at the application stage): Current Vacancies - Jobs at Greenwich
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