The Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (GIF CDT) is inviting applications for the following project, expected to commence in September 2024. This advert will close when a suitable candidate is identified, so early application is encouraged.The CDT boasts an exciting and challenging programme specifically designed for top performing junior researchers, in addition to the main area of research, including:Residential taught training courses at each of the partner universities to contextualise your research within the wider net zero industrial landscape.An industry challenge project with one of our industrial partners.An international opportunity in year 2 or 3 of the degree, with the option for a second international visit in year 3.A bespoke ‘net-zero leadership programme’, including regular exchanges with cohort members from the other universities.More information about the CDT can be found here.ProjectOne key application of Carbon Capture and Storage technologies is the removal of carbon dioxide from industrial and combustion gases before they enter the atmosphere, e.g. from combined cycle gas turbine power plants, energy from waste plants and industrial facilities in cement, steel, chemical, glass, paper and ceramic. This project focuses on existing and emerging instrumentation techniques for the monitoring of CO2 capture solvent technologies. It is industrially relevant and is at the forefront of commercial deployment. Long term testing of solvents is now part of the guidance by the UK Environmental Agencies for the permitting of new post-combustion CO2 capture facilities.Industrial PartnerThe industrial sponsor is SSE Thermal, who owns and operates combined cycle gas turbine power plants in the UK. A 3-month secondment to SSE will take place in the 2nd year of the project to increase industrial relevance, knowledge transfer and establish further collaboration opportunities.Candidate RequirementsAs a minimum we require candidates to have a First-class or 2:1 MEng or and MSc with merit (over 60%) in a relevant area i.e. Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry etc. Applicants who have a First-class BSc/BEng (Hons) and can demonstrate significant relevant industry/research experience may also be considered.Non-UK applicants must meet our English language entry requirement.SupervisorsProfessor Mathieu Lucquiaud (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/energy/people)Enquiries and ApplicationsInformal enquiries are encouraged. Direct these to Prof Mathieu Lucquiaud [email protected] make a formal application via the University of Sheffield’s online application form. Please ensure that you select the correct project and/or CDT-GIF options. For more information about the application process, visit the University of Sheffield’s ‘How to apply’ webpage.