Senior Scientist - Field Applications

CK Group are recruiting for a Senior R&D Scientist, to join a small start-up team, to focus on the design and scale up of systems, that improve their overall performance in adsorbing/desorbing water vapor. The company is currently working on technologies in the fields of atmospheric water harvesting and CO2 capture. ** Contract * Full-time, permanent position. **** Work with and report to the head of Product Engineering to achieve the department goals of scaling up commercial-grade MOF/COF-based atmospheric water harvesting technology. Collaborate closely with R&D scientists to process the technical and functional specifications of MOF/COFs coming out of the R&D. Design, plan and scale up the technologies from prototype stage to commercial stage. Identify and optimize critical component and system-level parameters to improve overall product performance in terms of production capacity, energy efficiency, lifetime (reliability/durability), yield, cost, safety, and operation. Evaluate and manage sourcing of materials and components, taking into consideration the whole process from sourcing to final assembly and packaging. Help set up the QC/QA processes and procedures for production. Contribute to the intellectual property of the company by writing and participating in invention disclosures. PhD in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or similar field from an accredited institution, along with a demonstrated record of achievement in research. Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. More than 5 years of industrial R&D experience. Experience in simulation tools for thermal design, thermal analysis, and energy performance. Thrive in a culture that values diversity, collaboration, precision, and learning. If this position isnt suitable but you are looking for a new role, or if you are interested in seeing what opportunities are out there, head over to our LinkedIn page (cka-group) and follow us to see our latest jobs and company news.