Senior Mineralogist

Cranleigh STEM is excited to partner exclusively with an innovative start-up focusing on CO2 capture technology. The company is currently recruiting a Senior Mineralogist to develop new technology areas and contribute to the company IP for CO2 carrier technologies. You will be educated to PhD level in Mineralogy, or a related subject, or have the equivalent experience attached to a relevant MSc. You will have extensive experience in cement or concrete chemistry coupled with mineral carbonation knowledge.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Independent self-starter who can develop new technology areas that leverage existing capabilities and expertise, including CO2 carrier.
• Contribute to the company IP for CO2 carrier technologies.
• Contribute to the funded grant project proposals - eg Innovate UK, European Innovation Council, UKRI, Horizon Europe.
• Plan, procure and manage the chemical laboratory in line with regulations.
• Utilisation of cement/concrete chemistry knowledge for carbon capture and utilisation in concrete
• Evaluation of carbon capture and utilization (CCU) techniques on the properties and long-term performance of cement-based materials
• Conduct cost-benefit analysis and LCA of the material developed

PERSON'S SPECIFICATIONS

Essential:

• 5+ years post PhD experience leading independent research, ability to design and conduct research addressing fundamental scientific questions
• Experience managing team and budget.
• Demonstrated knowledge of concrete and cement chemistry, with a focus on mineral carbonation.
• Understanding of laboratory setup, HSE requirements, experience in equipment specification development and procurement
• Understanding carbonation mechanisms, and critical assessment of CO2 uptake
• Extensive experience in CCUS, particularly with the carbonation of minerals and phase identification techniques.
• Understanding concrete and cement chemistry
• R&D experience in carbonation of minerals and phase identification

Desirable:

• PI or co-PI on academic research projects or equivalent industrial experience.
• Experience in computational modelling
• Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies
• Patent writing and grant proposal development
• Mineralisation of CO2 for various applications

BENEFITS:

• 50k - 75k + Car Allowance
• Share Options
• Bonus
• A pension scheme

• Private Health Care

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability is excited to partner exclusively with this company and support their growth journey. Please direct any recruitment enquiries to (url removed)