Organometallic Chemist

Job description

Segment

Corporate & Functions
Role synopsis

The role is an opportunity to work in a multi-disciplinary team responsible for fundamental and exploratory studies in chemistry to support BP group operations and to appraise and develop new technology options for business renewal.

The Centre of Expertise for Applied Chemistry and Physics (CoE ACP) is a global team with expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Physical Sciences. The main technical hub is in Hull, UK with smaller spokes in Naperville, US and Dalian, China.

This role reports into the Team Leader, UK Science team and is based at BP's Hull Research and Technology Centre (HRTC).

Req ID

77041BR
Location

United Kingdom - North East - Hull
Is this a part time position?

No
Relocation available

Negotiable
Travel required

Yes - up to 10%
Key accountabilities

·  Deliver safe and compliant experimental operations, contributing to the development of an HSSE culture aligned with the goals of Group Technology.
·  Design, execution and interpretation of experimental work and communication of results to meet the needs of the defined programmes.
·  Work closely with CoE AC&P and business technology colleagues to identify needs and opportunities in fundamental and exploratory chemistry and catalysis, devise relevant experimental approaches, and deliver/transfer results and insights to meet these needs.
·  Development of relevant in-house capability by identifying and implementing best practices in chemical synthesis and catalyst evaluation from Industry and Academia.
Essential Education

Ph.D in Chemistry
Desirable criteria and qualifications

N/A
About BP

Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.

The Research and Technology team is part of the Group Chief of Staff office.

The role of Research & Technology inside BP is twofold: to provide leadership and oversight for Technology across BP; and to lead Research & Development (R&D) in emerging areas and in support of corporate renewal.

The office of the chief scientist identifies and creates long-term technology options for BP, focusing on three major areas: resource business extensions, conversion and low carbon options. The CSO also directs BP's strategic long-term partnerships with universities and research institutions around the world which provide access to leading science and engineering capability and opportunities to solve the world's energy challenges.

Application close date

03-Jan-2017
Sub-category

Research
Job category

Research & Technology
Countries (State/Region)

United Kingdom - North East

Desired profile

Essential experience and job requirements

·  Skilful experimentalist with experience of handling air-sensitive materials.
·  Experience of homogeneous catalysis and synthetic organometallic chemistry.
·  Good communication skills, with the ability to contribute to the success of the team, foster learning, share ideas and build capability.
·  Demonstrated ability to lead their own projects and deliver results.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location)

N/A