Research Technician

This post is 14 hours per week

Capacitive deionisation (CDI) has demonstrated abilities in effective removal of ionic species from water with advantages such as low energy cost, less prone to interference ions, low scaling and fouling tendency. Currently there is a huge demand for decentralised water treatment technology especially in remote rural communities, where there is no power grid access, including mining, agricultural and health sectors. In addition, CDI operation requires direct current (DC) power, so solar photovoltaic panels coupled with battery banks can directly supply the power for decentralised CDI units. Therefore, CDI is a perfect solution for remote rural locations in many third world countries, where there is ample sunlight all year around but no power grid access.

The key aim of this project will be establishing the feasibility of this low-cost novel technology with some specific responsibilities:

Design lab and pilot capacitive deionisation (CDI) water treatment system; Using Solidworks and ANSYS is essential.
Responsibility of the day-to-day operation of CDI electrode production and system testing.
Provide a supporting role within Chemical Engineering research and/or teaching facilities working in collaboration with staff, students and other faculties as required.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills
The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance., The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.