Research Assistant, European Bioenergy Research Institute
- Employer
- ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £26,243 to £31,302 per annum
- Closing date
- 27 Feb 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Biological Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Life sciences, General Engineering
- Job Type
- Research Related, Research Assistants / Officers
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Engineering & Applied Science
Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £26,243 to £31,302 per annum
Grade: Grade 07
Contract Type: Fixed Term (until 30 September 2019)
Basis: Full Time
Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Wednesday 27 February 2019
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The European Bioenergy Research Institute carries out world-leading research on biomass, bioenergy and biorefineries. The successful postholder will work with Stellenbosch University in South Africa to extend that knowledge to evaluate the potential to implement sustainable biorefineries in the global south, with a particular focus on integration of biochemical production into typical southern pulp and paper mills. This provides an opportunity to develop process modelling and analytical skills while working with leading international partners on a topic that could make a major significant contribution to sustainable development.
The postholder will review existing knowledge and modelling capability of pulp and paper mills and develop process models that adapt the basic configuration using thermochemical and biological pathways to renewable chemical products. This will involve close collaboration with overseas academic and industrial partners in South Africa, and a visit to Stellenbosch University and associated industrial partners. The postholder will have responsibility for production of a final report indicating the potential for such biorefinery developments.
The post requires a PhD or equivalent experience in bioenergy process modelling, knowedge of biomass processing, conversion and bioproducts, as well as experience in academic report writing and publication. Strong modelling, IT and communication skills are essential.
Further particulars and application forms are available in alternative formats on request i.e. large print, Braille, tape or CD Rom.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact HR via recruitment@aston.ac.uk
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In 2020 Aston will have an international reputation as the source of the people and the ideas that will shape the businesses and the communities of tomorrow.
We will be:
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- Transforming lives: developing sought-after, entrepreneurial graduates – from a wide range of backgrounds – with global citizenship skills
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Our Mission and Vision focus on two ‘core aims’:
1. Developing internationally sought after Aston
Graduates
2. Delivering excellent and transformational Aston
Research
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Going forward to 2020, Aston must maintain its responsiveness to the needs of a changing world whilst remaining true to a distinctive, original purpose. Our strategy sets out aims and goals to ensure we are even more distinctive within a crowded and increasingly competitive environment.
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ASTON TRIANGLE
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