In collaboration with EPSRC, Imperial and the world’s leading Chemical Engineering Company, we are seeking a Research Assistant/Associate to join the Innovative Continuous Manufacturing of Industrial Chemicals (IConIC) consortium. The main aim of this Prosperity Partnership is to translate the UK’s scientific leadership in Flow Chemistry into industrial leadership and commercial value; to realise a step change in the implementation of continuous flow processing for the manufacture of high-value chemicals.

You will conduct research in optimizing and configuring chemical value chains, leveraging both mixed-integer optimization and machine learning techniques, within the Department of Computing at Imperial College London. We will seek to develop tool(s) that optimise and determine the optimal (re-)configuration of a chemical value chain. Specifically, we aim to select components and connections for real-world value chains, including input nodes, output nodes, and processing components. Additionally, we will seek to integrate market data, such as the availability and prices of intermediate products, to make informed decisions on purchasing or selling products.

You must hold (or be working towards) a PhD in computer science, chemical engineering, applied mathematics or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research, industrial or commercial experience* Practical experience in a broad range of mathematical optimisation techniques Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computational optimisation, open-source software development, machine learning Proven strong publication track-record in machine learning, computational optimisation, process systems engineering, or a closely-related disciplineExperience of interdisciplinary research and collaboration.

Please see job description for full list of requirements. 

*Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be hired at Research Assistant level, salary range £43,003 - £46,297 per annum.

Work and collaborate with Industry Partners The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Grow your career: Gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading as well as opportunities for promotion and progression Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).