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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Membrane Fabrication for Sustainable Membrane Manufacture (Chemical Engineering / Materials Science) Queen Mary University of London in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

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Postdoctoral research associate position with competitive salary and standard Queen Mary benefits including pension, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata), season ticket loan, and professional development opportunities.

Deadline

Oct 6, 2026

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United Kingdom

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Queen Mary University of London

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Surface Coating

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About this position

Queen Mary University of London is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the School of Engineering and Materials Science within LivingstonLab, working under Prof. Andrew Livingston.

The project focuses on membrane fabrication for sustainable membrane manufacture, with research on advanced membranes for highly selective molecular separations in organic liquids, including organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN). The successful candidate will develop more sustainable fabrication routes based on phase inversion, interfacial polymerisation, and coating, and will design membranes with end-of-life considerations.

Research tasks include characterising membrane morphology, measuring membrane performance, and linking polymer type and structure to separation performance. The role also involves collaborative work on applications such as pharmaceutical solvent recovery.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in chemical engineering or materials science. A background in membrane fabrication, preferably polymer membranes, is expected, together with strong knowledge of membrane functional and morphological characterisation. Experience in OSN is necessary, and candidates should be comfortable with chemical analytical techniques and have excellent written and oral communication skills.

This is a postdoctoral opening at Queen Mary University of London in the United Kingdom. The deadline shown is 06 Oct 2026.

Funding details

Postdoctoral research associate position with competitive salary and standard Queen Mary benefits including pension, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata), season ticket loan, and professional development opportunities.

What's required

A PhD (or equivalent) in chemical engineering or materials science is essential. Candidates should have a background in membrane fabrication, preferably polymer membranes, and thorough knowledge of membrane functional and morphological characterisation. Experience of organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) is necessary. A fluent understanding of chemical analytical techniques and excellent written and oral communication skills are required, along with initiative and sound judgement in research tasks.

How to apply

Apply via the Queen Mary jobs portal using the provided application link. Review the role details and submit your application before the deadline.

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