Research Assistant or Associate in Computational Modelling of Ion Transport in Membranes, Cambridge
Job Description
Cambridge’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Associate on computational models of selective ion transport, on a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship project. The salary is £33,002 to £46,049 a year and applications close on 30 October 2026.
At a glance
- Post: Research Assistant or Associate in Computational Modelling of Ion Transport in Membranes
- Where: Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology, University of Cambridge
- Salary: £33,002 to £46,049 a year
- Reference: NQ50329
- Apply by: 30 October 2026
Read the official University of Cambridge advertisement before you apply.
About the work
Membrane-based separations sit at the centre of several sustainability problems, from securing critical metal supplies for the energy transition to energy-efficient water treatment. Designing the next generation of membrane processes needs predictive computational models that connect molecular-scale behaviour to system-level performance.
The obstacle is that the thermodynamics and transport behaviour of concentrated, multi-ion aqueous solutions are still poorly understood, which limits rational membrane design and process optimisation.
This project builds predictive frameworks for membrane-based ion separation by combining molecular simulation, thermodynamic modelling and continuum transport theory. It is funded by a UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship.
What you need
- A PhD in chemical engineering, physical chemistry, materials or a related field, or close to completion
- Experience with molecular simulation, thermodynamic modelling or continuum transport theory
- Read the official advertisement for the full person specification. The grade offered depends on whether your doctorate has been awarded
Pay
The advertised range is £33,002 to £46,049 a year. This is a fixed-term post.
How to apply
Apply online through the Cambridge job page. Quote reference NQ50329 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Hiring institution: University of Cambridge
Official advertisement: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk
How to prepare for this application
- Three scales meet here. Molecular simulation, thermodynamics and continuum transport. Say which you own.
- Critical metals and water treatment are the applications. Framing your interest around one of them helps.
- Quote the reference, NQ50329. Cambridge asks for it on the form and in every email about the post.
- Check your right to work in the UK. Every Cambridge advert carries this condition, and it is the usual reason an overseas application stalls.
About the University of Cambridge
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