Job Description

Research Associate in Redox Chemical Processing Job reference REQ260003 Date posted 06/01/2026 Application closing date 09/02/2026 Location Loughborough Package Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from 35608 to 41064 Job description
Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full or Part Time and On-campus or Remotely (we encourage candidates to express their preference at the time of application)

• Fixed term for 12 months, extension may be possible.
• Full or part time is acceptable.

Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.
Here's more about the role and what we're looking for:

• To conduct research in the fields of chemistry, redox reactions, and electrochemistry, employing inorganic etchants to investigate the surface modification of titanium and titanium alloys.
• To apply fundamental principles of chemistry and physics to characterise the etching behaviour of oxidising agents on titanium surfaces.
• To utilise modelling tools that determine oxidation states and electron transfers.
• To measure and analyse aqueous solutions to identify and quantify the presence of cations, ions, and complexes.
• To enhance our existing knowledge of the practical application of etchants on titanium surfaces.
• To generate high-quality scientific reports and papers suitable for publication in international journals.

Key Requirements:
The candidate needs to have extensive experience in:

• Redox reactions, and how to determine oxidate states, as well as electron transfer.
• Demonstrated experience using inorganic chemicals and metals for chemical etching or electrochemistry reactions.
• Experience working with modelling tools to visualise and quantify redox reactions.
• Experience of acquiring and analysing data derived from analytical techniques.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a PhD degree (or close to completion) in a related subject or equivalent experience

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Carmen Torres-Sanchez, Principal Investigator by email at or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 518
For more information refer to the
Closing Date: 9 February 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing - competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and your family - on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options, and a range of family-friendly policies
Health and wellbeing - discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.

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