Salary: Grade 6 (£29,605- £34,980)

Contract: Full-time (35 hours a week), Fixed-Term, 24 Months

Detailed Description

The Hydrate and Flow Assurance Team in the Institute of GeoEnergy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a team that conducts research on thermohysical properties of hydrogen and CCS fluids with support from industries. The role advertised here require the candidate to support the laboratory-based research undertaken by the group. This support will include performing detailed experimental programmes and reporting the results to researchers within the group, undertaking high pressure laboratory analysis and supporting PhD student projects. In addition, the successful candidates will contribute to: the general housekeeping of the laboratories, equipment calibration and maintenance, gas alarm testing, maintaining chemical and core inventories, and the health and safety culture of the group.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

The successful candidates will receive training to develop several skills – density, viscosity, speed of sound, hydrate measurements..,. These skills are not prerequisites, although any previous experience is advantageous. Applicants should hold a degree in Chemistry or related scientific or engineering discipline, and should have experience in a laboratory-based environment.

Applicants should also demonstrate attention to detail, a disciplined and methodical approach to completing their workload, computer literacy, good verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to collate and present data in a clear manner.

The successful appointee will be expected to undertake the following:

• Completion of laboratory experiments designed collaboratively with research leads
• Generation and plotting of experimental data for review and discussion with research leads
• Contribution to all aspects of health and safety within the group
• Support of colleagues and students in delivery of research and pastoral objectives of group
• Maintenance and operation of analytical equipment
• Scheduling of sample analyses and analytical equipment usage
• QA/QC of analytical results
• Work within a team and maintain individual focus
• Engage with laboratory performance and health & safety protocols

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and as priorities and requirements evolve. The post holders will be encouraged to identify preferences for personal development and skills training. A flexible working schedule may be required to meet all key duties and responsibilities.

We will evaluate applicants based on the essential criteria, not by the key duties.

Education, Qualifications and Experience (i.e. Person Specification)

Essential Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry / relevant scientific or engineering discipline

Experience

• Experience in a relevant lab-based environment
• Performing detailed experiments, generating and plotting data generated for review

Competencies, Skills and Knowledge

• IT skills
• Attention to detail and ability to demonstrate disciplined and methodical approach to workload to completion of tasks
• Ability to collate information and present it in a clear and engaging manner

Desirable 

• Experience in use of analytical techniques (such as GC, FTIR, etc.)

About Heriot-Watt University                   

Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business, and languages. 

With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs – so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates. 

Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort. 

We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities.

For full details on our university please view our Careers at Heriot-Watt http://www.hw.ac.uk/about/careers-at-heriot-watt.htm

About our Team                           

The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society is one of the UK's leading institutions for multidisciplinary research in areas critical to economic development and societal equity. We aim to attain excellence in the teaching of the core disciplines that contribute to a sustainable, resource and energy efficient society and are committed to undertaking high value, high impact research and knowledge transfer in topics of relevance to global challenges. 

The School enjoys facilities consistent with its location in modern, purpose-built accommodation on the Edinburgh campus. The School is well-equipped in respect of laboratories for materials, structures, engineering, building services and hydraulics research and teaching. Our research and teaching facilities in Dubai and Malaysia are contained within purpose-built campuses in Dubai Academic City and Putrajaya, respectively.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on 26th May

Interviews will take place w/c 10th June

Applicants must make their submission via the Heriot-Watt online recruitment system and include a current CV and a cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post.

Heriot-Watt University is committed to securing equality of opportunity in employment and to the creation of an environment in which individuals are selected, trained, promoted, appraised, and otherwise treated on the sole basis of their relevant merits and abilities.  Equality and diversity are all about maximising potential and creating a culture of inclusion for all.

Heriot-Watt University values diversity across our university community and welcomes applications from all sectors of society, particularly from underrepresented groups. For more information, please see our website https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/services/equality-diversity.htm and also our award-winning work in Disability Inclusive Science Careers https://disc.hw.ac.uk/ .

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.