Postdoctoral Researcher - Sustainable Mineral Extraction & Water Treatment

Job title:

Postdoctoral Researcher – Sustainable mineral extraction & water treatment

About SLB

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet.

At SLB we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. That is our purpose. As innovators, that’s been our mission for 100 years. We are facing the world’s greatest balancing act- how to simultaneously reduce emissions and meet the world’s growing energy demands. We’re working on that answer. Every day, a step closer.

Our collective future depends on decarbonizing the fossil fuel industry, while innovating a new energy landscape. It’s what drives us. Ensuring progress for people and the planet, on the journey to net zero and beyond. For a balanced planet.

Location:

Cambridge, England

SLB Cambridge Research (SCR) is part of SLB’s global network of research and engineering centres. SCR is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with state-of-the-art research and computing facilities. We work on applied research projects in the physical sciences to meet the current and future challenges of the industry.

Job Summary:

To accelerate SLB’s growth in the Energy Transition technology space, we are seeking a creative and highly motivated scientist to join our team developing new technologies and advanced materials for the sustainable mineral extraction / water treatment spaces.

We’re looking for someone who is keen to develop new skills, to grow beyond their comfort zone and to apply themselves practically in the lab. Expect to assess a technology in its infancy, look deeply at the challenges therein and drive novel research into these, exploring routes to real-world application.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Literature, patent and commercial technology assessment / review.
• Design & perform experiments, analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Lead, supported by the project supervisor, development of and novel research into new technology in the mineral extraction / water treatment spaces.
• Engage and collaborate with SLB technical community.
• Publish in scientific journals, write patent applications, present to stakeholders, attend conferences & customer / collaborator meetings.
• General lab housekeeping: lab safety and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field
• EITHER: research experience in electrochemical technologies, such as electrolysers, fuel cells, flow batteries, electrodialysis or similar.
• OR: research experience in desalination, hydrometallurgy, water treatment, nanofiltration, reverse osmosis, brine processing, mineral extraction, ion separation, membrane separation, or similar.
• Experience with the design and construction of experimental rigs for fluids research.
• Bonus: practical experience with electrochemical cells, operation / fabrication / modification.
• Bonus: experience with advanced characterization techniques such as ICP, SEM, XPS, NMR.
• Bonus: experience with scientific programming / software such as Python, MATLAB, LabView,

BlueFlex:

We are open to flexible, hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.