Research Associate; Computer Fluid Dynamics Modelling Foams and Emulsions

Job Advert Research Associate in 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 to model particle assembly at the gas‑liquid interface, rationalise their dynamics under flow and particle/bubble‑electrode interaction. Experience with multiphasic reactions and Pickering emulsions and foams and their characterization is highly desirable.

For informal enquiries about the role and the Cardiff School of Chemistry, please contact:
Professor Marc Pera‑Titus ();

For further details about working at Cardiff University, please contact:
Ms Caroline Pasmore ()

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 be made above £41,064 per annum (Grade 6.32).

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.

Rydym yn ceisio recriwtio gwyddonydd brwdfrydig, uchel ei gymhelliant sydd â galluoedd deallusol a thechnegol profedig i weithio ar Fodelu Dynameg Hylifau Cyfrifiadurol Ewynnau Pickering ar gyfer Adweithiau Electrogemegol a ariennir gan Academi Frenhinol Peirianneg.

Ffocws cyffredinol y rhaglen yw modelu cydosod gronynnau ar y rhyngwyneb nwy-hylif, rhesymoli eu dynameg o dan lif a rhyngweithio gronynnau/swigod‑electrod. Mae profiad gydag adweithiau aml-ffasig ac emwlsiynau ac ewynnau Pickering a'u nodweddiad yn ddymunol iawn.

Am ymholiadau anffurfiol am y rôl ac Ysgol Gemeg Caerdydd, cysylltwch â:
Yr Athro Marc Pera‑Titus ();

Am ragor o fanylion am weithio ym Mhrifysgol Caerdydd, cysylltwch â:
Ms Caroline Pasmore ()

Mae'r swydd hon yn llawn amser (35 awr yr wythnos) ac mae ar gael o 01/06/2026 am 16 mis.

Cyflog: £41,064 - £46,049 y flwyddyn (Gradd
6). Ni ragwelir y bydd penodiad yn cael ei wneud uwchlaw £41,064 y flwyddyn (Gradd 6.32).

Mae Prifysgol Caerdydd wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi a hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth a chreu gweithle cynhwysol. Rydym o’r farn bod modd gwneud hyn drwy ddenu, datblygu a chadw ystod amrywiol o bobl o lawer o gefndiroedd gwahanol. Felly, rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bobl o bob rhan o’r gymuned, beth bynnag fo’u rhyw, eu hethnigrwydd, eu hanabledd, eu cyfeiriadedd rhywiol, eu hunaniaeth draws, statws eu perthynas, eu crefydd neu eu cred, eu cyfrifoldebau gofalu neu eu hoedran.

Rydym yn croesawu ac yn annog ceisiadau yn arbennig gan y rhai o grwpiau nad ydynt wedi’u cynrychioli’n ddigonol o fewn gweithlu'r Brifysgol, fel y rhai sy'n uniaethu fel LGBT+, o gefndiroedd du, Asiaidd ac ethnig leiafrifol neu'r rhai ag anableddau. Er mwyn helpu ein cyflogeion i sicrhau cydbwysedd rhwng eu gwaith a’u bywydau personol, byddwn hefyd yn ystyried cynigion i weithio’n hyblyg neu rannu swydd.