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Position: Senior Chemist - Carbon MaterialsIf you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.Location: SheffieldSalary 45-55K, commensurate with experience + benefitsNicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Chemist - Carbon Materials to work with an innovative & cutting edge client in Sheffield. The RoleWe are seeking a talented Senior Chemist to lead the development of Carbon materials generated by our client's new technology. The ideal candidate will also have experience in catalyst development and optimisation.ResponsibilitiesAs part of the technical team, the Senior Chemists responsibilities will include:Designing routes to generate high value carbon materials from a base Carbon material (e.g. activated Carbon or hard Carbon).Evaluating the suitability of upgraded Carbon materials for high value applications.Characterising Carbon materials using relevant techniques such as BET, XRD, SEM, etc.Optimising processes for generating high value Carbon products to ensure minimal energy/consumables usage for the optimal product.Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop practical production methods for the developed Carbon materials.Assisting the engineering team in scaleup activities for Carbon production from grams to kilograms to tonnes.Ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining a clean and organised laboratory workspace (e.g. risk assessment and COSHH).Designing separation methods to purify Carbon materials.Line management for 1 other Chemist.Qualifications, experience and skillsAn advanced degree, preferably a Ph.D. in chemistry5+ years of post-university research in Carbon materials or a related fieldExperience with microwave energy-driven chemical reactions highly desirable.Strong knowledge of Characteristics of Carbon materials and routes to generate them (e.g. Carbon activation processes)Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols and practices.Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate research findings.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.What we can offer youPension - Employers pension contributions of 5% to accompany a 3% employees contributionHoliday 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidaysShare option schemeRelocation assistanceConfidential counselling service via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).Other detailsAll applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.