Research Fellow in Atmospheric Aerosol Composition

Role Description

Department

This role will focus on investigating the atmospheric chemistry and organic aerosol formation from nitrogen containing organic species, with a particular focus on amines emitted during carbon capture, one of the key technologies in the UK Government's ambition to be a Clean Energy Superpower. This role will be based at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) within the Wolfson Atmospheric Chemistry Laboratories at the University of York. The role also includes the contribution to, and delivery of, research aligned with the NCAS science strategy and the support of relevant NCAS training.  

Role

There are currently significant analytical challenges in analysing both amines and their potentially harmful degradation products, including nitrosamines and nitramines. You will lead  the development of novel analytical methods to identify and quantify nitrogen containing organic aerosol compounds, including amines and their degradation products from amine-based post combustion carbon capture. This will involve developing high resolution organic aerosol compositional analysis methods including two-dimensional gas chromatography and UHPLC-mass spectrometry, and applying these to study aerosol generated in an oxidation flow reactor. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team, including students, researchers, technicians and regulators. You will also supervise postgraduate research students and mentor colleagues with less experience, advising on their personal development and supporting them in developing their research techniques.

This role is fixed term for 18 months.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• The successful candidate is expected to have a PhD in atmospheric,  analytical chemistry or other relevant experience and a knowledge of atmospheric chemical processes, organic aerosol composition and understand their impacts
• They will have the skills needed to participate in the planning and development of research programmes, including the management of small research projects or identified parts of a large project; the management of other research staff, support staff and research students
• They will have a strong track record in the development of analytical methods to study organic aerosol composition and the ability to engage with a range of audiences and stakeholders. 

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact  Prof Jacqui Hamilton at jacqui.hamilton@york.ac.uk

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