Location University of Warwick Campus, Coventry Department WMG Position Type Fixed Term Duration Ending 30 June 2026 Salary £46,485 to £55,295 per annum About the Role For informal enquiries, please contact Zushu Li (Professor) at z.li.19warwick.ac.uk. WMG, a world-renowned department at the University of Warwick, is recruiting an Assistant Professor (Research Focused) to lead the development of steelmaking slags for producing high-quality steels via the scrap-based EAF (electric arc furnace) steelmaking route. Converting the BF (blast furnace ironmaking)-BOF (basic oxygen furnace steelmaking) to the scrap-based EAF route for steelmaking is attractive to decarbonise the steelmaking process; however, it requires significant slag development in both primary and refining steelmaking processes. The scrap quality, including the residual elements contained in the scrap, will influence the liquid steel composition, the slag properties, its refining performance, and slag utilisation. Refining slags particularly play a critical role in ensuring the steel chemistry meets the grade specifications. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop the research framework (a combination of thermodynamic modelling and experiments) for designing refining slags for the specific refining process and targeted steel grades as agreed with the industry sponsor Tata Steel UK. This will support Tata Steel UK's transition to scrap-based EAF steel manufacturing. This role is jointly funded by Tata Steel UK and High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVMC). You will work with leading, multidiscipline academics from different universities and industry experts for impactful research. About You You must have a PhD or EngD in Materials Science and Engineering, including Metallurgy, or a relevant discipline. We are looking for a researcher with proven knowledge in the research and development of green steel manufacturing and a good understanding of EAF steelmaking (including primary and refining processes). The ideal candidate would have a strong track record in metallurgical slag research theoretically and experimentally. This role offers the opportunity to conduct both independent and collaborative research, so you should be able to work independently as well as part of an integrated industry-academia team. You should have effective communication skills, written and oral, to secure external funding through research grants and to publish research outcomes in the appropriate journals, increasing your research portfolio. You should also contribute to the administrative aspects of the project and ensure the project is delivered on time. About the Department WMG is the largest department at the University of Warwick with over 800 staff, renowned for providing innovative solutions to industry through research, development, and education programmes. Our industry-focused education portfolio includes nearly 3,000 students studying management, technology, and applied engineering at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. We have high expectations for our teaching, and our courses are regularly ranked top in the UK and among the leading courses in their field globally. At WMG, we are committed to supporting staff to achieve their potential. We currently hold the Athena SWAN Silver Award and the University of Warwick holds an Institutional Silver Award, recognizing the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression, and success for all in academia. About the University Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination, and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We are ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK, with 92% of our research assessed as 'world leading or internationally excellent.' How to Apply CLOSING DATE: Monday 06 January 2025 at 11.55pm To apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline. Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history. Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the