East Tennessee State University

School of Computer Science and Mathematics, Liverpool John Moores University in partnership with Ames Goldsmith UK Limited This post is fixed term for 30 months £38,000-£42,000 per annum depending on experience Full time: 37.5 hours per week Based on site at Ames Goldsmith in Kirkby, this Process Engineer (KTP Associate) post is part of the Engineering team reporting directly to the UK Operations Manager and is a 30-month fixed-term contract. This role will lead a manufacturing improvement programme at Ames Goldsmith UK Ltd, focused on improving cost, capacity and overall performance through better use of production and business data. Working as part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) with Liverpool John Moores University, the Associate will use their engineering and computational knowledge, alongside developing skills in data analysis and digital tools, to deliver practical improvements and help build long-term capability within the business. The role will also involve some collaboration with Ames Goldsmith’s sister company, Ceimig Limited, particularly where there are opportunities to share learning or apply improvements across both UK sites. Key responsibilities include: Use production, quality and business data to spot where things can run better, cheaper, or more efficiently. Lead the move away from paper-based across all business processes towards simpler, more reliable digital ways of working (e.g. SOPs, data capture, reporting). Take ownership of a defined programme of work, delivering staged improvements from data capture through to analysis, optimisation, and implementation. Build practical tools (such as dashboards or reports) that help operators and managers make better decisions. Plan and deliver improvement projects focused on reducing costs, increasing capacity, and making processes more efficient. Help shape forward plans for maintenance, improvement work, and future engineering priorities. Make sure improvements are properly embedded into day-to-day operations so they continue to deliver value over time. We are looking for graduates in engineering, computer science, data science or related technical disciplines who want to build experience in data-led manufacturing and progress towards a technical or operational leadership role. Other requirements include: Experience in applying technical knowledge and skill to solve problems of a commercial nature. Evidence of independently managing development projects in either an academic or industrial environment. Ability to work with data (e.g. analysing datasets, using Excel or similar tools) and draw practical conclusions. Excellent technical report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work individually and as a member of a team. The successful candidate will also be required to travel to and from the primary place of business for standard working hours and have the ability to travel independently for business purposes.  Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic criminal record check (DBS) and satisfactory 5-year referencing.  Further information can be found in the attached Job Description document. LJMU values diversity and provides a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone can fulfil their potential. Please let us know if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.  Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

Job Responsibilities The successful candidate will be expected to: Teach and assess undergraduate courses related to: Introduction to Project Work Introduction to Scientific Work Scientific research methods Academic writing Develop course materials, teaching plans, assignments, and assessment methods aligned with international academic standards and applied learning principles. Support students in developing scientific research skills, including literature review, research design, data collection, data analysis, research ethics, and academic presentation. Supervise student projects, group work, workshops, and practical training activities. Contribute to curriculum development and continuous improvement of teaching quality. Job Qualifications Master's degree or above in Teaching experience in project management, research methods, academic writing, engineering research, or related subjects. Practical experience in managing technical, engineering, innovation, or software-related projects. Experience supervising undergraduate projects, research reports, or student competitions. Excellent communication skills in English; Chinese language skills are a plus Industry experience preferred Must have a research background in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Deep Learning. Must have published academic papers in related fields such as AI, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, Large Language Models, or Multimodal Learning. Expected Onboarding Date August 2026 Salary and Benefits Competitive Salary in the Market (13th Month Salary) Allowance: Travel Allowance / Phone Allowance / High Temperature Allowance, Etc. 5 Types of Social Insurance and 1 Housing Provident Fund Commercial insurance Transitional Apartments Arrangement Working environment that is open to the world and strongly oriented towards sustainability, diversity and internationality Paid Holidays Statutory Holidays (13days) Annual Leave (25 days) Paid Sick Leave Paid Marriage Leave Paid Maternity Leave Paid Paternity Leave Parental Leave How to apply Please prepare the following documents: Current English CV(including full publication list) Cover Letter(addressed to the President) 2 Reference Letters Teaching Qualification Documents, Qualifications (if available) Documents certifying the professor’s (if available) Academic Degree Certificates Please import all files into one PDF Please name the PDF as ” Position – Your Name” Please send all files to recruitment@hibiuh.edu.cn

About UM6P: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is an internationally oriented institution of higher learning, that is committed to an educational system based on the highest standards of teaching and research in fields related to the sustainable economic development of Morocco and Africa. UM6P is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation. On a specific focus on Africa, UM6P aims to position these fields as the forefront and become a university of international standing. More than just a traditional academic institution, UM6P is a platform for experimentation and a pool of opportunities, for students, professors and staff. It offers a high-quality living and study environment thanks to its state-of-the-art infrastructure. With an innovative approach, UM6P places research and innovation at the heart of its educational project as a driving force of a business model. In its research approach, UM6P promotes transdisciplinary, entrepreneurship and collaboration with external institutions for developing up to date science and at continent level in order to address real challenges. The research programs are integrated from long-term research to short-term applications in linkage with incubation and start-up ecosystems. About CBS: The Chemical & Biochemical Sciences Green Process Engineering Department (CBS) is an entity of the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P). The main objective of CBS is to set up a distinctive research-teaching program of international level, in order to meet the research and teaching challenges of UM6P, in particular on green and environmental chemistry applied to all aspects of chemical sciences: organic and inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, chemical biology, biochemical and thermal reactions. Research at CBS is organized around several major areas, which aim to answer challenging industrial questions, from complex chemical and biochemical reactions to scale-up and validation of process engineering. CBS projects aim at an in-depth understanding of the molecular mechanisms of all transformations in order to propose new original alternatives in terms of efficiency, environmental friendliness and sustainability. Job Description We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled postdoctoral researcher in Fertilizer Science to join our research team at CBS, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), Benguerir, Morocco The candidate will play a key role in advancing applied research related to the development, characterization, and evaluation of innovative fertilizer formulations. The overall objective is to develop efficient fertilizer products designed to improve nutrient availability, nutrient-use efficiency, soil fertility, and crop performance under relevant agricultural conditions. As a successful candidate, you will be actively involved in multidisciplinary research activities including fertilizer formulation, physicochemical characterization, laboratory testing, greenhouse experiments, and agronomic validation. Key Responsibilities Develop and formulate new simple and complex fertilizer products Contribute to the optimization of fertilizer formulations to improve nutrient stability, homogeneity, physical quality, and agronomic efficiency. Characterize produced fertilizer formulations using physicochemical and analytical tools to assess their structure, composition, stability, and performance. Evaluate the physical quality of fertilizer products Analyze the chemical composition of raw materials, intermediate products, and final fertilizer formulations. Conduct laboratory and greenhouse experiments to assess fertilizer performance under controlled and relevant conditions. Evaluate plant growth responses, biomass production, root development, nutrient uptake, and mineral nutrition following fertilizer application. Contribute to soil and plant analyses to assess nutrient availability and fertilizer efficiency. Design experimental protocols, supervise trials, collect data, and perform statistical analysis of experimental results. Communicate research progress, technical challenges, and key results to the project team through reports, presentations, and regular meetings. Prepare scientific reports, technical deliverables, peer-reviewed publications, conference communications, and patent-related documents. Contribute to collaborative research activities with internal and external partners and support the coordination of project tasks. Qualifications  Ph.D. in Agronomy, Plant sciences, Soil Science, or a related field. Strong background in fertilizer formulation, plant nutrition, soil fertility, or agronomic evaluation of fertilizing products. Experience in designing, developing, and characterizing simple or complex fertilizer formulations. Good knowledge of techniques used to evaluate the physicochemical properties and physical quality of fertilizers. Ability to analyze the chemical composition of raw materials and finished products. Experience in planning, conducting, and analyzing laboratory, greenhouse, or field experiments. Good understanding of soil-plant-fertilizer interactions and nutrient-use efficiency. Experience with organo-mineral fertilizers, biostimulants, micronutrient formulations, or sustainable crop nutrition strategies would be considered an asset. Skills in plant growth assessment, biomass measurement, nutrient uptake evaluation, and interpretation of agronomic data. Excellent problem-solving skills, creativity, scientific rigor, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals. Application and Selection Detailed Curriculum Vitae; Cover letter along with a synthetic presentation of the background, research works, projects and activities, publications, and key achievements;