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Research Fellow in Coloration in Flow

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in polymer chemistry, colour chemistry and materials engineering? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?

Spin or dope dyeing has been identified as a more sustainable option to produce coloured fibres through either melt or wet-spinning, but this process has its limitations However, there is potential to dye never-dried fibres during wet spinning. This project will explore microfibre generation during traditional dyeing methodologies and compare to microfibre generation (which theoretically could be none) during the in-situ dyeing method, helping to close a key data-gap in microfibre generation and provide a solution to prevent this microfibre generation during coloration rather than a remedial approach after microfibre generation. The project will involve designing and building a fully-working wet-spinning and coloration rig that can be used for different dye-fibre systems.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Richard Blackburn

Professor of Sustainable Materials

Email: r.s.blackburn@leeds.ac.uk

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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Cultures
School/Institute
School of Design
Category
Research
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£39,105 to £46,485 p.a. pro rata
Working Time
80%
Post Type
Part Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (until 31.07.25 to complete a specific task or time limited work)
Release Date
Wednesday 30 October 2024
Closing Date
Tuesday 12 November 2024
Interview Date
Monday 25 November 2024
Reference
AHCDE1296
Downloads
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