Synthetic Chemist, Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate
- Employer
- ASTON UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Salary
- £30,000 to £32,000 per annum
- Closing date
- 3 Apr 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Physical Sciences, Chemistry
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Postdocs, Professional Services, Knowledge Transfer / Business Links
- Contract Type
- Fixed Term
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Engineering & Applied Science
Location: Partnership Medical Limited, Stoke on Trent, ST4 3PE
Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 per annum
depending on your experience
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 PhD level graduate to take on this strategic project with the support of mentors from Partnership Medical Ltd, Aston University and Innovate UK. The project will develop an automated cleaning system for flexible endoscopy equipment (24 month fixed term contract).
Qualifications we require:
You should have a PhD in Chemistry or related discipline, ideally with experience of both organic and inorganic synthesis. Knowledge/ experience of microbiology would also be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided.
About Partnership Medical Ltd :PFE Medical are Infection Prevention and Decontamination Specialists. It specialises in bringing new, innovative infection prevention products to UK hospitals and is the UK’s leading supplier of endoscopy equipment. To find out more please visit partnershipmedical.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. Please visit: http://www.aston.ac.uk/business/grow-your-business/funding/knowledge-tra...
Essential skills we require as a minimum:
- Excellent experimental skills, ideally with experience of meso-crystal formation or nanoparticle synthesis/modification.
- Understanding of the challenges and benefits of inter-disciplinary projects.
- Ability to balance technical and 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.
- A proactive and positive attitude with good communication skills.
Apply now: For a full job description and to apply online please visit: https://jobs.aston.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx?ref=RXXXX
For informal enquiries about this role please contact Dr Andy Sutherland a.j.sutherland@aston.ac.uk , 0121 204 3425 or ktp@aston.ac.uk
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.
- Telephone
- +(44)01212043000
- Location
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ASTON TRIANGLE
BIRMINGHAM
WEST MIDLANDS
B4 7ET
United Kingdom
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