Vacancy: Chemical R&D Specialist
EMEC is an innovation catalyst pioneering the transition to a clean energy future.
EMEC is the world’s leading demonstration facility for testing wave and tidal energy technologies in the sea. Based in Orkney, the centre is also working on R&D projects looking at green hydrogen, floating wind and the decarbonisation of maritime and aviation sectors.
Chemical R&D Specialist
Salary: Dependent on experience | Type: Permanent post
Location: Orkney, hybrid or remote | Hours: Casual / zero hours
We are interested in hearing from those with expertise as follows who are looking for an opportunity to help pioneer the energy transition and a clean energy future. We’re keen to speak to interested parties who would like to feed expertise into projects on a casual basis.
Responsibilities:
- Support development and delivery of EMEC’s synthetic fuels strategy and services.
- Research and assess chemical, energy systems and synthetic fuel focused R&D and technical work on EMEC projects.
- Deliver technical, economic and market feasibility studies and demonstration projects to advance alternative fuels research and development including supporting technologies such as direct air capture and direct ocean capture.
- Assist with the preparation of technical documentation including analysing and interpreting data, performing calculations and developing tools to support existing and emergent standards.
- Work closely with EMEC’s business development team, supporting new bids and funding opportunities.
Requirements:
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent experience) in relevant technical or scientific subject (e.g. chemical, process, industrial, or engineering), preferably related to hydrogen or synthetic fuels.
- Strong communication, numeracy and commitment to safety.
- Experience in renewables, energy systems, hydrogen and/or alternative fuel technologies.
Do you want to lead the charge in the renewable energy revolution?
Apply now
Thank you for your interest in working at EMEC. Please submit your C.V. to hr@emec.org.uk along with a covering letter explaining how you believe you fit the description for the post.
The following information must also be provided:
- A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form.
- Written confirmation that you are eligible to work in the UK. Documentation will be requested if you successfully progress to the next stage of our recruitment process. For examples of eligibility proof, please visit www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-work-checklist.
For an informal discussion about this post, please call 01856 852060 with any questions you may have.
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