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Sanjay Nagarajan

4 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Cavitation-Based Depolymerisation of Vinyl Plastics University of Bath in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

3-year postdoctoral research associate position. The post is part of a collaborative grant; no stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Bath

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Cavitation
Physics
polymer science

About this position

Postdoctoral Research Associate opportunity at the University of Bath in chemical engineering, with a focus on cavitation-based depolymerisation of vinyl plastics and low-temperature sustainable recycling.

The post is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering and is linked to a new collaborative grant involving colleagues in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering. The project sits within the Bath Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC) and the Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems, making it a strong fit for researchers interested in sustainability-oriented process engineering.

Research themes and keywords: organic solvent cavitation, cavitation in non-aqueous media, cavity dynamics modelling, polymer depolymerisation, sustainable plastics recycling, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, environmental science.

Eligibility highlights: the post is aimed at postdoctoral researchers with expertise in cavitation-related processes, especially in organic solvents or non-aqueous systems, and/or modelling of cavity dynamics. Experience relevant to sustainable recycling of plastics would be advantageous.

Funding and duration: this is a 3-year research associate position. The post is described as part of an exciting collaborative grant; no salary or stipend amount is given in the post.

How to apply: review the official vacancy page for full details and application instructions. The post includes a direct job link and contact details for informal enquiries.

Funding details

3-year postdoctoral research associate position. The post is part of a collaborative grant; no stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.

What's required

Applicants should have expertise in organic solvent cavitation, cavitation in non-aqueous media, or cavity dynamics modelling. The post is for a postdoctoral researcher and is linked to a collaborative grant in the Department of Chemical Engineering. Interest in sustainable recycling of vinyl plastics and related low-temperature processes is relevant.

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Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Chemical Engineering at University of Bath

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