BYOHM
Research Chemist / Chemical Engineer
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Research Chemist / Chemical Engineer
Research Chemist / Chemical Engineer – Bio-Electrochemical Systems (MEC-AD & MFCs)
About Byohm
Byohm, the trading name for Wastewater Fuels Ltd, is a UK-based clean technology company pioneering next-generation wastewater treatment and renewable energy systems. Founded in 2021 and based in Coventry, West Midlands, we develop bio-electrochemical systems (BES) that convert wastewater into treated water and renewable fuels.
Driven by a mission to revolutionise wastewater treatment through low-energy, sustainable technologies, our vision is to create a world where every drop of wastewater contributes to a circular, decarbonised economy, transforming "waste" into clean energy and environmental resilience.
Job Overview
We seek a highly motivated Research Chemist / Chemical Engineer to support the development, optimisation, and scale-up of:
- Microbial Electrochemical Cell – Anaerobic Digestion (MEC-AD) systems
- Microbial Fuel Cells (MFCs)
The ideal candidate will:
- Excel in electrochemistry, anaerobic digestion, and applied research -Apply their expertise to scalable technologies for wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and resource recovery.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Development
- Support lab-to-pilot-to-scale development of bio-electrochemical systems.
- Design, test, and optimise anaerobic digestion and microbial electrochemical systems using tools like AutoCAD, SolidWorks.
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Process Design & Engineering
- Assist in process design, reactor configuration, materials selection, and system integration.
- Conduct technical analysis of system performance, including:
- Biogas production & methane yield
- COD removal, volatile fatty acids
- pH, alkalinity, nutrient balance
- Electrochemical performance
Scale-Up & Validation
- Develop experimental plans and operating procedures.
- Support scale-up studies, including:
- Mass & energy balances
- Hydraulic & mixing considerations
- Process control requirements
Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing
- Work with multidisciplinary teams (microbiologists, electrochemists, process engineers).
- Review scientific literature for system optimisations.
- Communicate progress with internal & external stakeholders (grant applications, proposals, publications).
Essential Requirements
- A Master’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in:
- Designing, operating, or analysing laboratory/pilot-scale bioreactors.
- Process engineering (mass transfer, reaction kinetics, heat/mass balances).
- Microbial electrochemical systems (e.g., Microbial Fuel Cells, Bio-Electrochemical Reactors).
- Data interpretation and technical reporting.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, laboratory safety, and UK driving licence.
- Collaborative teamwork, independent research, and sustainable tech passion.
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Desirable (Not Mandatory) Skills
✔ Electrochemistry expertise (electrode materials, cyclic voltammetry, impedance analysis). ✔ Microbiology knowledge (anaerobic microbes, methanogens, biofilms, syntrophic interactions). ✔ CFD experience (reactor design, mixing, fluid dynamics, mass transfer). ✔ Pilot-plant & small-scale demo projects experience. ✔ Wastewater treatment / renewable energy systems familiarity. ✔ Technical report, grant proposal, or patent documentation preparation.
Personal Attributes
Seeking a candidate who is: 🔹 Curious, detail-oriented, and research-driven. 🔹 Hands-on with emerging tech & evolving designs. 🔹 Translational (labs-to-engineering improvements). 🔹 Organised in managing experiments, data, and documentation. 🔹 Collaborative & proactive, with fresh interdisciplinary ideas. 🔹 Passionate about sustainable tech, renewable energy.
Benefits
🏢 Company pension 🚗 On-site parking & free parking 💆 Health & wellbeing programme 💡 Sick pay entitlements
Please specify your Master’s degree field ("Chemistry/Chemical Engineering or related").
Work location: In-person in Coventry, UK. Priority given to UK-based candidates with full driving licence.
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