About this role
Fixed term: 7 months
Our Mission
Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.
An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 13 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
The Role
The Research Fellow will contribute to the UKRI-funded H2R project at Coventry University’s Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience (CAWR), focusing on developing and testing a portable greywater and rainwater treatment and reuse system.
Key responsibilities include building and testing the H2R prototype, conducting water quality analysis, and planning and delivering field trials in London and Coventry. This will involve sampling and analysing water for physical, chemical and microbiological parameters using advanced analytical techniques, including IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS and LC-HRMS.
The role will also involve developing innovative research, producing high-quality publications, collaborating with internal and external partners, sharing research findings and supporting future funding opportunities to achieve national and international research impact.
Qualifications Required
PhD (or equivalent) or professional experience equivalent to a PhD demonstrating an ability to carry-out independent research with a 1st Class/2.1 Degree in an appropriate subject such as Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Environmental/Chemical Engineering, Environmental Chemistry.
Our Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will have research experience in Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis, Environmental/Chemical Engineering or Environmental Chemistry, with strong knowledge of research methods and regulatory compliance.
They should have practical experience in designing and testing water treatment systems, conducting field trials, and analysing water and wastewater samples. Experience operating analytical instruments such as IC, ICP-OES, ICP-MS and LC-HRMS, alongside data analysis tools such as Excel, R or Python, is desirable.
The candidate should also demonstrate a strong publication record, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while meeting project deadlines.
You will be willing to travel to the field trial sites in London and Coventry as required.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
Our Culture
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
Closing date: Monday 23rd November