A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering to be part of an EPSRC/NSFC funded UK/China collaborative research project entitled: 'MagMats: Magnesia-bearing construction materials for future energy infrastructure'. The project is a partnership between the University of Cambridge, University College London, Chongqing University and Nanjing University of Technology together with global industry partners and academic research centres. The objective of the MagMats project is to integrate the complementary and unique expertise within the team and collectively address major material-related challenges facing future energy infrastructure. The development of a suite of magnesia-bearing construction materials compositions for anticipated challenges and scenarios will be a key deliverable.
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A position exists for a Research Assistant/Associate in the Department of Engineering to be part of an EPSRC/NSFC funded UK/China collaborative research project entitled: 'MagMats: Magnesia-bearing construction materials for future energy infrastructure'. The project is a partnership between the University of Cambridge, University College London, Chongqing University and Nanjing University of Technology together with global industry partners and academic research centres. The objective of the MagMats project is to integrate the complementary and unique expertise within the team and collectively address major material-related challenges facing future energy infrastructure. The development of a suite of magnesia-bearing construction materials compositions for anticipated challenges and scenarios will be a key deliverable.
The proposed research will focus on two main areas. The first is the technical advantages and benefits that magnesia can provide to existing cement systems. This includes (i) its use as an expansive additive in concrete, (ii) its role in magnesium phosphate cements and (iii) its role in alkali activated cements. The second is the delivery of sustainable MgO production processes using both mineral and reject brine resources.
The key responsibilities and duties are to take a leadership role in the delivery of the project and to undertake the ambitious experimental research programme required. This will involve close and extensive collaboration with the project partners and integration of workpackage activities.
The successful candidate is expected to have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD related to construction materials, and to have a strong publications record. Extensive laboratory experience with the production, testing and analysis of relevant cements or construction materials is essential. A proven ability to communicate with academic and industrial partners is also essential.
The post holder will be located in Central Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Salary scales: Research Assistant: £24,775 - £28,695 ; Research Associate: £28,695 - £37,394
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 28 February 2018 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.
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Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Engineering - Civil engineering
Career Stage
Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)
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Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), publications list and a covering letter in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.
For informal inquiries please contact Professor Abir Al-Tabbaa; email aa22@cam.ac.uk, tel +441223 332715 and for any questions about the application process, please contact: Jen Flack, email jf368@cam.ac.uk, tel +441223 332653.
Please quote reference NM05189 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.