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Synthetic Chemist, KTP Associate, Partnership Medical

Employer
ASTON UNIVERSITY
Location
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Salary
£28,000 per annum
Closing date
3 Apr 2019

Job Details

Life & Health Sciences

Location:  Meritics Limited, Dunstable, LU6 3HS
Salary:  £28,000 per annum
Contract Type:  Fixed Term (24 months)
Basis:  Full Time
Closing Date:  23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 03 April 2019
Interview Date:  To be confirmed    

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to take on this strategic project with the support of mentors from Meritics, Aston University and Innovate UK. The project will develop the company’s capability to measure the size, concentration and distribution of biological entities (24 month fixed term contract). 

Qualifications we require:

As a minimum, you will hold a bachelor’s level degree in Biochemistry or a related relevant subject, ideally with a Masters and some research experience in this area. Experience of using particle sizing equipment would be a distinct advantage. 

About Meritics:

Meritics supplies the world’s best in class solutions for material and particle characterisation, providing solutions and contract services for industrial and academic applications. To find out more please visit https://www.meritics.com/ 

About KTP:

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer

Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK. It’s essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.

Essential skills we require as a minimum:

  • Excellent technical ability, ideally with experience of nano-particle generation & characterisation or related biophysical approaches. 
  • Understanding of the challenges and benefits of inter-sectoral projects. 
  • Ability to balance technical & commercial interests of the project

The successful candidate must possess:

  • Enthusiasm and maturity to take ownership of all aspects of the project
  • The ability to work as an effective team member whilst being highly self motivated and capable of working independently.
  • Proactive and positive with good communication skills. 
  • Good experimental and project management/ leadership skills
  • A current driving license would be an advantage

Company

Our Mission

To be the UK’s leading university for business and the professions, where original research, enterprise and inspiring teaching deliver global impact.

Our Vision

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:

  • Ranked within the top 1% of universities in the world
  • Exceptional in terms of our worldwide reputation for graduate employability – as a result of innovative teaching and placement opportunities
  • Recognised for excellence in research that delivers real solutions for local and global challenges, develops research leaders and provides the foundations for new businesses
  • Focused on the needs of business and the professions, with courses and research that build on our strengths
  • Transforming lives: developing sought-after, entrepreneurial graduates – from a wide range of backgrounds – with global citizenship skills
  • Delivering our research and teaching in collaboration with international partners and innovative businesses
  • A university with sustainability at the core of all we do, meeting world-class standards for environmental performance
  • A welcoming community that is a great place to work and study.

Our Mission and Vision focus on two ‘core aims’:
1. Developing internationally sought after Aston
Graduates
2. Delivering excellent and transformational Aston
Research

2020 Strategy

With its focus on the application of knowledge for economic and social benefit, Aston University has a distinct mission that sets it apart.

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.
 
Divided into eight categories, the strategy states Aston’s commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, widening participation, producing research with real-world impact, building strong links with business, industry and the public sector, and equipping our graduates with the skills they need to thrive.

Company info
Telephone
+(44)01212043000
Location
ASTON TRIANGLE
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B4 7ET
United Kingdom

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