EURAXESS Ireland
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Organisation: CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Research Field: Biological sciences, Environmental science, Geosciences Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Country: United Kingdom Application Deadline: 3 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Full time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No Offer Description Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 31 October 2027 Salary: Full time starting salary (if PhD close to completion) is normally in the range of £34,450 per annum; Full time starting salary (if PhD obtained) is normally in the range of £37,337 per annum Apply by: 03/02/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from a Research Fellow with a strong passion for and experience in biosensing, microfluidics, microbiology and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The successful candidate will join our Advanced Sensors team and contribute to the One Health Environmental Sensing project, which focuses on the development of novel sensors to enhance the understanding of multi drug resistance and track antimicrobial resistance using a One Health approach. About the Role The postholder's primary responsibility is to conduct cutting edge research on environmental sensor development for monitoring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes, utilizing state of the art facilities in the Advanced Sensors Laboratory at Cranfield University. This will involve cutting edge tools, including CRISPR/Cas diagnostics, paper based microfluidics, high throughput single cell analysis using droplet based microfluidics, in collaboration with Harvard University and industrial partners. The successful candidate will be working with Professors Zhugen Yang and Frederic Coulon in Cranfield, and they are likely to be seconded to a partner University for collaborative study, subject to progress. Cranfield University has a proud reputation for its research on the science, engineering and management of water, and we have been driving innovation for over 40 years. You will contribute a major UKRI funded programme, tackling one of the most urgent global health challenges. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary collaboration bringing together leading expertise in biosensing, microfluidics, microbiology, and environmental health. You will contribute to the delivery of Cranfield University's research portfolio in the Advanced Sensors Laboratory for Water Environment Health, led by Professor Zhugen Yang. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative UKRI funded research programme addressing one of the most pressing global health challenges, in collaboration with leading experts in the areas of biosensing and microfluidics, microbiology, and environmental health. About You You will hold a doctoral degree (or be near completion) in biosensing, microfluidics, environmental science, microbiology or a related discipline. You will have demonstrable experience with experimental skill sets, including sensor development, wastewater surveillance, or reverse inference modelling for source tracking. You will bring laboratory expertise in designing experiments, handling advanced instruments, and troubleshooting. Collaboration and mentoring within interdisciplinary teams are also desirable. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield's world class expertise, large scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The group has received national and international acclaim, including coverage in Science, BBC News, and The Washington Post for its research on wastewater monitoring and origami based paper sensors. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Zhugen Yang, Professor of Biosensing and Environmental Health, on (T): (0) or (E): Closing date for receipt of applications 3 February 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
Organisation: CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Research Field: Biological sciences, Environmental science, Geosciences Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1) Country: United Kingdom Application Deadline: 3 Feb 2026 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract: Other Job Status: Full time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No Offer Description Organisation: Cranfield University Faculty or Department: Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Based at: Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire Hours of work: 37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered. Contract type: Fixed term contract Fixed Term Period: Until 31 October 2027 Salary: Full time starting salary (if PhD close to completion) is normally in the range of £34,450 per annum; Full time starting salary (if PhD obtained) is normally in the range of £37,337 per annum Apply by: 03/02/2026 Role Description We welcome applications from a Research Fellow with a strong passion for and experience in biosensing, microfluidics, microbiology and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The successful candidate will join our Advanced Sensors team and contribute to the One Health Environmental Sensing project, which focuses on the development of novel sensors to enhance the understanding of multi drug resistance and track antimicrobial resistance using a One Health approach. About the Role The postholder's primary responsibility is to conduct cutting edge research on environmental sensor development for monitoring pathogens and antimicrobial resistance genes, utilizing state of the art facilities in the Advanced Sensors Laboratory at Cranfield University. This will involve cutting edge tools, including CRISPR/Cas diagnostics, paper based microfluidics, high throughput single cell analysis using droplet based microfluidics, in collaboration with Harvard University and industrial partners. The successful candidate will be working with Professors Zhugen Yang and Frederic Coulon in Cranfield, and they are likely to be seconded to a partner University for collaborative study, subject to progress. Cranfield University has a proud reputation for its research on the science, engineering and management of water, and we have been driving innovation for over 40 years. You will contribute a major UKRI funded programme, tackling one of the most urgent global health challenges. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary collaboration bringing together leading expertise in biosensing, microfluidics, microbiology, and environmental health. You will contribute to the delivery of Cranfield University's research portfolio in the Advanced Sensors Laboratory for Water Environment Health, led by Professor Zhugen Yang. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative UKRI funded research programme addressing one of the most pressing global health challenges, in collaboration with leading experts in the areas of biosensing and microfluidics, microbiology, and environmental health. About You You will hold a doctoral degree (or be near completion) in biosensing, microfluidics, environmental science, microbiology or a related discipline. You will have demonstrable experience with experimental skill sets, including sensor development, wastewater surveillance, or reverse inference modelling for source tracking. You will bring laboratory expertise in designing experiments, handling advanced instruments, and troubleshooting. Collaboration and mentoring within interdisciplinary teams are also desirable. About Us As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield's world class expertise, large scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here. The group has received national and international acclaim, including coverage in Science, BBC News, and The Washington Post for its research on wastewater monitoring and origami based paper sensors. Our Values and Commitments Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here. We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here. Working Arrangements Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners. How to apply For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Zhugen Yang, Professor of Biosensing and Environmental Health, on (T): (0) or (E): Closing date for receipt of applications 3 February 2026 Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we receive sufficient numbers of applications. Therefore, we would encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
EURAXESS Ireland
City, London
Offer Description Rivan Industries () is a synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise heavy industry. We aim to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on earth by keeping the CO2 locked underground. We've design and manufacture modular synthetic fuel plants consisting of a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor, vertically integrating with off grid DC solar and the European gas grid. Here's our entire business plan . We've recently deployed the UK's largest synthetic fuel plant and are planning to 1000x this scale in the next 2 years. Moving atoms around takes time. Bits are faster. We're looking for a computational scientist to take the reins by building models and simulations on top of our operational data to direct where we spend our next resources. We need a curious mind that wants to find every integration pinch point, performance ceiling, and fragile operation before it becomes an issue. If you want to be the puppet master that underpins one of the potentially most impactful products of a generation, apply below. The role: Develop and refine process models for Rivan's lime based Direct Air Capture (DAC) process, integrating thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport phenomena Perform first principles heat and mass transfer calculations, dynamic process simulations, and optimisation studies. Work cross functionally with experimental and design teams to validate models against empirical data, refine process understanding, and inform plant operation and scale up. Build and maintain modular simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Aspen Plus, COMSOL, or custom Python models) to support techno economic and performance assessments. Core skills: 3-7 years experience in process modelling, computational science or chemical / process engineering R&D Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering or related field (PhD advantageous) Proven experience with MATLAB, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent, or Python Strong background in heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, and first principles modelling (PDEs, reaction kinetics, etc.) Experience in model validation with lab or pilot data; understanding of solid-gas systems (calcination, hydration, carbonation); and past demonstration of system optimisation preferred Specifics & Benefits: £70 80k salary depending on experience Significant share options as part of the early team In person work at our HQ in Bermondsey, South East London Extensive relocation support, including £6,000 per year extra to live close to our HQ Languages: ENGLISH - Level Excellent Eligibility criteria 3-7 years experience in process modelling, computational science or chemical/process engineering R&D Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering or related field (PhD advantageous) Proven experience with MATLAB, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent or Python Strong background in heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, and first principles modelling (PDEs, reaction kinetics, etc.) Experience in model validation with lab or pilot data; understanding of solid-gas systems (calcination, hydration, carbonation); and past demonstration of system optimisation preferred Selection process Written application online, a synchronous questions, interviews, in person task
Offer Description Rivan Industries () is a synthetic fuel company designed to decarbonise heavy industry. We aim to make synthetic fuel cheaper than fossil fuels and sustain life on earth by keeping the CO2 locked underground. We've design and manufacture modular synthetic fuel plants consisting of a DAC system, an Alkaline Electrolyser, and a Sabatier Reactor, vertically integrating with off grid DC solar and the European gas grid. Here's our entire business plan . We've recently deployed the UK's largest synthetic fuel plant and are planning to 1000x this scale in the next 2 years. Moving atoms around takes time. Bits are faster. We're looking for a computational scientist to take the reins by building models and simulations on top of our operational data to direct where we spend our next resources. We need a curious mind that wants to find every integration pinch point, performance ceiling, and fragile operation before it becomes an issue. If you want to be the puppet master that underpins one of the potentially most impactful products of a generation, apply below. The role: Develop and refine process models for Rivan's lime based Direct Air Capture (DAC) process, integrating thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport phenomena Perform first principles heat and mass transfer calculations, dynamic process simulations, and optimisation studies. Work cross functionally with experimental and design teams to validate models against empirical data, refine process understanding, and inform plant operation and scale up. Build and maintain modular simulation tools (e.g. MATLAB, Aspen Plus, COMSOL, or custom Python models) to support techno economic and performance assessments. Core skills: 3-7 years experience in process modelling, computational science or chemical / process engineering R&D Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering or related field (PhD advantageous) Proven experience with MATLAB, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent, or Python Strong background in heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, and first principles modelling (PDEs, reaction kinetics, etc.) Experience in model validation with lab or pilot data; understanding of solid-gas systems (calcination, hydration, carbonation); and past demonstration of system optimisation preferred Specifics & Benefits: £70 80k salary depending on experience Significant share options as part of the early team In person work at our HQ in Bermondsey, South East London Extensive relocation support, including £6,000 per year extra to live close to our HQ Languages: ENGLISH - Level Excellent Eligibility criteria 3-7 years experience in process modelling, computational science or chemical/process engineering R&D Bachelor's/Master's in Chemical Engineering, Process Systems Engineering or related field (PhD advantageous) Proven experience with MATLAB, Aspen Plus/HYSYS, COMSOL, ANSYS Fluent or Python Strong background in heat and mass transfer, reaction engineering, and first principles modelling (PDEs, reaction kinetics, etc.) Experience in model validation with lab or pilot data; understanding of solid-gas systems (calcination, hydration, carbonation); and past demonstration of system optimisation preferred Selection process Written application online, a synchronous questions, interviews, in person task