Research Fellow - School of EngineeringGrade 7
Research Fellow - School of EngineeringGrade 7
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School of Engineering
Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36130 to 45413 with potential progression once in post to 48149
Grade: 7
Full Time Fixed Term contract up to April 2026
Closing date: 16th April 2025
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Background
The Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Birmingham is seeking to appoint aResearch Fellowfor a13monthposition to work on a recently fundedUKRI research grant. The successful candidate will lead research exploring the application ofbiochar as a sustainable and carbonnegative materialfor the construction industry.
This is aninterdisciplinary project working closely with experts inbuilding energy modelling and social sciencesto optimise biocharbased materials for construction (e.g. integrating biochar into concrete and bricks).
The role will involveanalysing various biochar samplesproduced through different feedstocks and synthesis processes to assess their suitability for use in building materials. The characterisation of biochar will utilise a range ofexperimental techniques includingscanning electron microscopy and laser particle size distribution analysis among others.
Additionally the project will requirerigorous testingof biocharbased building materials to achieve the desiredmechanical propertiesin consultation with industry partners. These tests will includecompressive strength testingmicrostructural analysis anddurability assessments such asfreeze/thaw cycle testing.
All experimental work will be conducted using thestateoftheart facilitieswithin the Civil Engineering Laboratories at the University of Birmingham.
Role Summary
- Work within the research grant and supporting the project team
- Lead research works on experimental tests on construction materials
- Analyse and interpret research findings and results
- Writing reports scientific journal papers and presenting at international conferences based on the project findings
- Contribute to licensing or spin out deals with demonstrated commercial success (such as revenues asset or company sales IP generated) and/or public understanding of the discipline or similar
- Contribute to writing future bids
Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
- Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research with assistance of the investigators if required
- Contribute to writing bids for research funding
- Analyse and interpret data
- Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
- Disseminate research findings for publication research seminars etc
- Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
- Contribute to developing new models techniques and methods
- Undertake management/administration arising from research
- Contribute to Departmental/School researchrelated activities and researchrelated administration
- Contribute to enterprise business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University often under supervision of a project leader
- Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods such as scientific experimentation literature reviews and research interviews
- Present research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example at seminars and as posters
- Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
- Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
Person Specification
- First degree in area civil engineering a higher degree relevant to Civil Engineering/construction materials or equivalent qualifications
- Experience of conducting experimental testing on construction materials is essential
- Knowledge of biochar application in construction/building sector is desirable
- Knowledge of working in interdisciplinary research team/project is desirable
- Ability of data analysis and data presentation are essential
- High level analytical capability
- Ability to communicate complex information clearly
- Fluency in relevant models techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
- Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
- Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
- Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
- Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
Informal enquiries to Dr Moura Mehravar email:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
