Research Fellow/Research Associate In Carbon Dioxide Removal

Heriot -Watt University are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic person to work with us to complement their work on geochemical carbon dioxide removal (CDR).

Durable CDR using rocks and minerals is recognised as an important part of meeting climate targets, but the merits and drawbacks of many approaches remain poorly understood. This project will assess realistic deployment scenarios for ocean-based CDR. The successful applicant could use one or multiple lenses on which to make this assessment including i) techno-economic analysis (TEA) ii) life cycle assessment (LCA), iii) climate modelling, iv) resource and inventory development, v) national-based assessments, vi) regulation and/or policy development, vii) environmental impact assessment. By the end of this project, the post holder will have completed ground-breaking research on assessing the potential of ocean-based CDR.

The successful applicant must hold a PhD, and higher grade appointments will have had substantial research experience.

There are also opportunities to participate in our other projects in CO₂ capture, utilisation and storage, and carbon dioxide removal (https://rccs.hw.ac.uk).

The posts are available from 1st of November 2024 and will run for 24 months (interviews are likely to be end of September). Extensions may be possible.

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