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Lee Durndell

2 months ago

Postdoctoral Researcher in Water Remediation and Second-Life Carbon Nanomaterials University of Plymouth in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

1-year postdoctoral position funded by Innovate UK and in partnership with industry. Planned start date is 1 October 2026; duration is 12 months. No stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.

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United Kingdom

University

University of Plymouth

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Water Treatment
Contaminant Remediation
Sustainable Materials
Groundwater Remediation

About this position

University of Plymouth is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for a 12-month project starting on 1 October 2026.

The project focuses on water remediation and the development/application of second-life carbon nanomaterials, with an emphasis on materials chemistry, sustainability, and environmental applications. The work sits at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and environmental research, and is supported by Innovate UK in partnership with industry.

Research interests highlighted in the post include sustainable and functional carbon materials, water treatment, environmental remediation, waste valorisation, circular materials, materials synthesis, characterisation, and application-oriented research for cleaner technologies and a more circular economy.

This is a good fit for candidates with a strong background or interest in chemistry/materials science and applied environmental research. The post does not mention a PhD requirement explicitly, but the role is clearly a postdoctoral opening.

How to apply: use the full advert/application link in the post and follow the instructions on the University of Plymouth HR services page. The post does not state a closing deadline in the text provided.

Funding details

1-year postdoctoral position funded by Innovate UK and in partnership with industry. Planned start date is 1 October 2026; duration is 12 months. No stipend or salary amount is stated in the post.

What's required

Applicants should be interested in sustainable and functional carbon materials, water treatment and environmental remediation, waste valorisation and circular materials, and materials synthesis, characterisation and application. The post is for a postdoctoral researcher; no specific degree, language, or GPA requirements are stated in the post.

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Associate Professor in Chemistry

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Research Interests

Materials Chemistry

Polymer Chemistry

Catalysis

Chemical Synthesis

Homogeneous Catalysis