As a Research Associate, you will work on the research project ​“Clay – Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Interactions and Their Role in Sustainable Water Remediation”. The project aims to investigate the interactions between clay materials and PFAS and explore their potential role in developing sustainable approaches to water remediation.

The Research Associate will contribute to the design and execution of lab-based research involving clay preparation and PFAS adsorption studies. The position will provide an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research at the interface of physical chemistry, materials chemistry, analytical chemistry and environmental remediation. You will be expected to work independently, maintain careful experimental records and contribute actively to the research objectives of the project.

This is a full-time six-months position, with the possibility of extension based on project requirements and performance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and characterising clay materials for use in adsorption studies
• Designing and conducting PFAS adsorption experiments and batch studies
• Planning and executing laboratory experiments in consultation with the Principal Investigator
• Characterising clay materials and experimental samples using techniques such as XRD, FTIR, SEM and TGA
• Performing spectroscopic analyses using UV-Vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, as relevant to the research
• Maintaining detailed records of experimental procedures, observations and results
• Analysing and interpreting experimental data
• Reviewing relevant scientific literature and contributing to the development of research protocols