Postdoctoral Research Associate Development of Co-Electrocatalysts

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Development of Co‑Electrocatalysts Using High‑Throughput Screening – Grade 7

THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

Faculty of Science and Engineering

School of Physical Sciences

Department of Chemistry

£39,906 - £46,049 pa

A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the group of Professor M. J. Rosseinsky OBE FRS on a project funded by the Sustainable Chemicals and Materials Manufacturing Hub (SCHEMA), a partnership with the Universities of Oxford, Liverpool, Bath, Cardiff, York and Cambridge. This project is in collaboration with Ceres Power.

Applications are invited for an ambitious researcher with a strong track record in the synthesis and evaluation of co‑electrocatalysts for solid oxide electrolyser cells. You will work within an interdisciplinary team of researchers to develop new stable co‑electrocatalysts using high‑throughput synthesis and screening and evaluate them for activity and selectivity towards methane or syngas.

You will have a PhD in chemistry or chemical engineering, a strong publication record, a pro‑active approach and strong expertise in electrocatalyst synthesis, characterisation and testing.

The post is available for 12 months.

If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Closing Date: 6 January 2026