Research Engineer / London

Do you have a strong passion for making a difference in the world and are you committed to finding solutions to remove CO2 emissions?
 
We are looking for a Research Engineer based in the UK to join this growing team.
 
You will be contributing to maintaining and delivering the RD&I portfolio on technology development, emerging technology and solutions for carbon capture processes, heat integration and CO2 handling.
 
For this role the main responsibilities include:

• Contributing to technology strategy through analysis on critical and high–profile initiatives with carbon capture, handling, transport, and storage technologies
• Assistance in the planning and completion of the RD&I projects including multiple stakeholders
• Contributing to the delivery of results to the RD&I portfolio
• Contributing to the completion of the research addenda
• Providing relevant technology assessments applying scientific and engineering principles to leadership.
• Ensuring up-to-date information on emerging technologies
• Developing partnerships with research organisations, start-up organisations and technology providers in the UK
• Identifying UK financial possibilities
• Identifying assess to patentable inventions

 
A successful candidate will possess the following knowledge:

• Experience with process technology and chemical process systems
• Ability to assess existing and emerging technologies and technology developments
• Experience from mass and heat simulation modelling and software like HYSYS or Unisim
• Good understanding of technology development and qualifications
• Strong and proven analytical skills and mindset
• Ability to exercise firm judgement in making critical decisions
• Demonstrated ability to analyse issues and develop improvement recommendations
• Knowledge of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage technologies (is an advantage)
• Experience from project management and execution and industrial implementation (is an advantage)
• Experience in delivering RD&I projects in industries such as: gas treatment, hydrogen, power to fuel and/or cryogenics (is an advantage)

 
A successful candidate will show the following characteristics:

• Strong communication, networking, and presentation skills
• A good team player and ability to work in a dynamic team-based setting
• Proactive, independent, and goal-oriented
• Ability to work to tight deadline in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to think critically and outside the box
• Flexible regarding work tasks
• Structured, systematic, and detail-oriented

 
Education Required: MSc and PhD within Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or similar
 
Experience: 3 years minimum
 
Location: UK, London with a flexible working policy.