Research Fellow in durability of bio- infrastructure

Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong.

Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

LJMU has been awarded funding from UKRI to develop the Med-IREN project:
Mediterranean critical Infrastructure Resilience Engineering with Nature based solutions (UKRI Horizon Europe HORIZON-MISS-2023-CLIMA-01-02) to further knowledge and practice within the field of durability of construction, to integrate Nature based Solutions into grey infrastructure to strengthen resilience in Mediterranean climate hot spots.

You will be self-motivated with a proven track record on molecular and microstructural analysis, waste valorisation with stabilisation, degradation kinetics & durability and engineering knowledge of electrochemical technique towards durability and performance evaluation of construction materials, aligned with SDGs and experienced on working in a team environment, able to raise the profile and promote the activities of the project. The researcher assesses and enhances the durability of reinforced zero-cement concrete and bio-based materials compositions, utilising regional and European resources, conduct thorough laboratory testing and self-healing systems and perform a variety of durability tests.

The role provides the unique opportunity to work with a driven and hardworking research team within the University, along with researchers from the School of Engineering and Built Environment. This is a fixed term post for 2 years.

• Assess and enhance the durability of reinforced zero‑cement concrete and bio‑based material compositions.
• Utilise regional and European resources for research.
• Conduct thorough laboratory testing and evaluate self‑healing systems.
• Perform a variety of durability tests on construction materials.

• Self‑motivated with a proven track record in molecular and microstructural analysis.
• Experience in waste valorisation with stabilisation, degradation kinetics & durability.
• Engineering knowledge of electrochemical techniques towards durability and performance evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and achieve ambitious goals.

We offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction and development support as well as family‑friendly policies.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit. Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated. LJMU is committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat;

in line with this all fixed‑term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro‑rata).