Research Associate; Computer Fluid Dynamics Modelling Foams and Emulsions

Research Associate – Computer Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Pickering Foams and Emulsions

Cardiff School of Chemistry, Cardiff University

We seek to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated scientist with proven intellectual and technical abilities to work on Computer Fluid Dynamics Modelling of Pickering Foams for electrochemical reactions funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The overall focus of the programme is modelling particle assembly at the gas‑liquid interface, rationalising their dynamics under flow and particle/bubble‑electrode interaction. Experience with multiphasic reactions, Pickering emulsions and foams, and their characterisation is highly desirable.

This position is full time (35 hours per week) and is available from 01/06/2026 for 16 months.

Salary: £41,064 – £46,049 per annum (Grade
6). It is not anticipated that an appointment will be made above £41,064 per annum (Grade 6.32).

Application Details

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Date advert posted: Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Closing date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities or age.

We especially welcome and encourage applications from those from under‑represented groups within the University workforce, such as those who identify as LGBT+, BAME or those with disabilities. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published.