The School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) is a leading school for Sustainable Built Environment. The key objective is to support efforts to excellence in providing advanced education, spearheading groundbreaking research, and delivering unparalleled professional services.

We are looking for a Research Associate to advance low-carbon cementitious materials and fire-resistant coating systems for concrete and steel. The role focuses on lowering embodied carbon while improving fire performance and durability, delivering practical solutions for a safer and more sustainable built environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and optimise eco-efficient binders and assess mechanical and durability performance.
• Develop, apply and evaluate fire-resistant/intumescent coatings (adhesion, compatibility, corrosion protection, thermal-barrier efficacy).
• Plan and conduct material and fire tests (compressive/flexural strength, chloride ingress/RCPT, TGA/DSC, cone calorimetry, thermal conductivity/specific heat, furnace tests to ISO 834/EN 1363/BS 476).
• Build and calibrate heat-transfer/thermo-mechanical models.
• Perform life-cycle/embodied-carbon assessments and techno-economic analyses; draft application and maintenance guidelines.
• Prepare reports, journal papers and IP disclosures; liaise with industry partners; maintain laboratory safety and quality procedures.

Job Requirements:

• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field
• Knowledge of fire effects on structures and progressive collapse analysis
• Familiarity with fire resistance safety standards
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Experience with precast concrete structure design and analysis
• Proficiency in structural analysis software and CAD.
• Competent in analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.