Federal Rural University of Pernambuco

Schemes of Service: Professional Officers Division: Professional Officers Employment Type: Fixed Term Job Purpose The Professional Officer will support applied research and innovation in community and allied health, working with internal teams and industry partners to develop practical solutions. The role focuses on translating clinical and operational needs into scalable solutions that address challenges in meeting healthcare innovation targets through care automation, digital health, and other sustainable solutions for the community care sector. Professional Officers are expected to bring a strong healthcare-sector leadership track record, preferably at Assistant Director level or above, with proven experience in managing a business unit, service line, programme office, or multi-disciplinary delivery team. The role requires a hands-on leader who has carried business or KPI targets, generated industry projects through business development and partner engagement, secured funding or other cashable resources, and personally driven project execution to deliver measurable healthcare innovation outcomes, including project completion, value capture, manpower training, ecosystem outreach, and NRF KPI delivery evidence. Key Responsibilities Applied Research & Development Conduct reviews on healthcare innovation literature, frameworks, and assessment tools for both generic industry-wide and sector-specific applications, such as care automation, anti-frailty programmes, and cognitive screening technologies. Develop healthcare solution road mapping and development frameworks to support the identification and follow-through of innovation solutions for community and aged care providers. Support the development of healthcare solutions and applications through project execution (experimentation, data collection, analysis, and evaluation), including but not limited to the AI-enabled Dignity Care Bed system, automated visual acuity stations, and tremor management technologies. Industry Collaboration Support collaborations with industry partners — Community & Aged Care Providers, Healthcare & Population Health Partners, and Technology Solution Providers — to understand problem statements and contribute to solution development. Assist in project scoping by gathering technical inputs and identifying relevant capabilities within the ecosystem (IHLs, research centres, industry partners). Participate in industry meetings, discussions, and project engagements to build and maintain the ICAH ecosystem network. Project Execution & Support Assist in leading the planning and execution of multiple healthcare innovation projects to ensure timely delivery of outcomes, specifically tracking the committed NRF KPIs: IaaS Service Volume, Innovation Initiatives, Value Capture, Manpower Training, and Ecosystem Establishment, with clear documentation of industry project completion, value generated, funding secured, partner commitments, and team contribution. Generate technical reports, presentations, and documentation on the development of healthcare solutions and applications, including the monthly ICAH operations report for management. Contribute to grant proposals and project submissions where required. Track project progress and maintain proper documentation of activities across the secured and pipeline project portfolio, including milestone status, risks/issues, partner commitments, funding status, value-capture evidence, training outcomes, and ecosystem outreach. Support the IaaS Center for Community and Allied Health Innovation in achieving measurable NRF KPI outcomes, including delivery of data analytics, innovation initiatives, value capture, manpower training, and ecosystem-establishment targets. Assist in leading the team to complete 12 data analytics projects and digital dashboards for industry, hospitals, aged homes, or non-profit organisations. Support the securing of $2M in industry- or agency-funded projects, new grants, or other cashable resources for SIT. Assist in leading the team to deliver 30 innovation projects and support deployment of 20 new or improved products, processes, or services to industry, hospitals, aged homes, or non-profit organisations. Support delivery of technologies and solutions through IaaS initiatives that help organisations generate S$11 million in cost savings and/or new businesses. Train 120 company employees and/or healthcare professionals on innovation solutions implemented by IaaS, enabling dissemination and sharing of best practices with industry and other healthcare providers through workshops. Provide Assistant Director-level or equivalent leadership exposure in healthcare-sector project delivery, including ownership of business unit, programme, service-line, or portfolio targets; stakeholder engagement with care providers, hospitals, aged-care operators, allied health partners, industry solution providers, and internal research/engineering teams; and hands-on follow-through to convert opportunities into funded projects and implemented outcomes. Oversee the allocation and integration of contributions from Research Engineers with different skill sets, ensuring that each workstream contributes its share to the overall NRF KPI delivery plan. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, Public Health, Nursing, Allied Health, or related disciplines, Master's degree preferred. Minimum 7 years' relevant experience with substantial work experience in healthcare, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, healthcare operations, product development, or healthcare innovation. Demonstrated healthcare-sector leadership track record, preferably equivalent to Assistant Director level or above, in leading a business unit, programme office, service line, project portfolio, or multi-disciplinary delivery team in healthcare, community care, aged care, allied health, digital health, or applied innovation settings. Possess understanding of healthcare innovation concepts (e.g., clinical validation, commercialisation, care automation, health economics). Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful, meticulous and problem-solving attitude. Ability to evidence the value of projects delivered, including project quantum, business scale handled, cost savings, productivity outcomes, new business generated, or other measurable value-capture outcomes. Experience in securing or supporting industry-funded projects, agency-funded grants, or equivalent cashable resources, with ability to document funding quantum and stakeholder commitments. Proven accountability for business, operational, revenue, funding, or KPI targets, with experience in business development, partner engagement, proposal shaping, project generation, and conversion of industry or healthcare needs into funded projects, grants, pilots, deployments, or other cashable resources. Ability to both lead and personally contribute to delivery, including scoping, execution, stakeholder management, documentation, value capture, risk/issue resolution, and hands-on troubleshooting on the ground. Relevant exposure to healthcare service innovation, care automation, clinical workflow optimisation, digital health implementation, health economics, value capture, training delivery, and ecosystem-building activities will be advantageous.

Job Title: IWRI - Postdoctoral researcher in Bioinspired circular conversion of multi-source biomass feedstocks for water-retentive agricultural systems Host Institute: Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P), International Water Research Institute (IWRI) Field: Bioinspired Chemistry, Sustainable Materials, Water & Soil Interfaces Project Overview The International Water Research Institute (IWRI) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join an interdisciplinary research program dedicated to the development of bioinspired, circular-economy-driven materials for water retention, soil hydration, and sustainable agriculture. The project aims to design next-generation supramolecular materials derived from biomass for applications in water stress mitigation, nutrient retention, and soil regeneration. This work directly contributes to water scarcity resilience and climate-smart agriculture. Job Qualifications PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a closely related field. Demonstrated experience in sustainable processing of multi-source biomass feedstocks and/or development of biobased/bio-inspired materials. Strong experience in Biopolymers, modification, and supramolecular assembly. Experience in developing biobased hydrogels or hydrated colloidal systems for water retention, soil improvement, or controlled release applications. Experience with biostimulants or eco-friendly soil conditioners is an asset. Hands-on experience with physicochemical characterization techniques such as FTIR, UV–Vis, XRD, DLS, SEM–EDS, TEM, TGA/DSC. Experience with greenhouse or laboratory experiments evaluating water retention, soil hydration, plant germination, or agronomic performance under water stress. Proven capacity to publish peer-reviewed scientific papers and deliver technical reports. Good publication track record in peer-reviewed journals. Strong communication skills in English (written and oral). Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team. Excellent networking ability and organizational skills. Experience in co-supervision and coordination of master/PhD students. Commitment to lab safety and research integrity. Key Responsibilities Conduct original, internationally competitive research on bioinspired materials, biostimulant matrices and water-retentive biobased systems for enhanced water–nutrient coupling. Develop nutrient (N, P)-enriched biostimulant matrices for enhanced water–nutrient coupling and improved plant nutrition. Design, synthesize, and optimize functional materials derived from renewable feedstock (marine and lignocellulosic) for applications in water retention, soil hydration, and nutrient stabilization. Conduct full physicochemical characterization: FTIR, UV–Vis, XRD, DLS, SEM–EDS, TEM, TGA/DSC. Prepare, submit, and publish high-impact peer-reviewed scientific articles, and present research findings at international conferences, workshops, and scientific meetings. Mentor and co-supervise Master’s and PhD students within the framework of research activities. Collaborate with internal and external researchers to reinforce interdisciplinary synergies across water sciences, materials chemistry, and sustainable agriculture. Communicate regularly with the research project team regarding the development, progress, challenges, and outcomes of research activities. Identify and implement areas of improvement within research workflows using integrated and statistical management approaches (DOE, optimization strategies) to strengthen capacity building and scientific rigor. Contribute actively to the preparation of research proposals for national and international competitive funding opportunities. Contribute to water-related innovation, technology transfer, and interdisciplinary projects at IWRI. Application Procedure Interested candidates should submit: Cover letter Curriculum Vitae Research statement List of publications Two references

As a University of Applied Learning, SIT works closely with industry in our research pursuits. Our research staff will have the opportunity to be equipped with applied research skill sets that are relevant to industry demands while working on research projects in SIT. Job Purpose The Research Fellow will lead the development of a Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) biosensor platform for rapid detection of microbial bioburden in biopharmaceutical cleaning validation processes. The role involves aptamer discovery, nanomaterial-based SERS sensor development, and integration with microfluidic systems for real-time monitoring of cleaning validation washout fluids. Opportunities to contribute to patent filings, translational research, and commercialization pathways will be available. Key Responsibilities Technical Responsibilities Design and screen high-affinity ssDNA aptamers targeting environmental microorganisms listed in the US Pharmacopeia. Develop nanoparticle-based SERS substrates (Ag/Au nanoclusters) for enhanced Raman signal detection. Design and fabricate microfluidic sensing interfaces for continuous monitoring of cleaning validation fluids. Perform sensor validation using Raman spectroscopy, microbial cultures, and cleaning validation samples. Develop data analysis pipelines for Raman spectral classification, potentially integrating machine learning methods. Research & Project Responsibilities Plan and execute experimental workflows to achieve project milestones. Lead prototype development and performance optimization of the SERS biosensor system. Communicate research outcomes through technical reports, conference presentations, and scientific publications. Collaborate with industry partners and interdisciplinary research teams where applicable. Operational Responsibilities Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with Work Safety and Health (WSH) regulations. Manage procurement of specialized equipment and research consumables. Mentorship Mentor research engineers, graduate students, and undergraduate researchers. Contribute to training activities within the research group. Others To communicate in any relevant internal or external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met. Any ad-hoc duties assigned by Supervisor. Job Requirements Essential PhD in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Analytical Chemistry, or related fields. Strong publication record in biosensors, nanomaterials, Raman spectroscopy, or microfluidics. Demonstrated experience in nanoparticle-based biosensor development or SERS sensing platforms. Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks) for microfluidic device design. Experience with Raman spectroscopy instrumentation and spectral data analysis. Preferred Experience in microfluidic chip fabrication (soft lithography, PDMS, or micro-machining). Experience with aptamer selection or molecular recognition elements. Experience applying machine learning to spectral data (Raman, LC–MS, or similar). Experience working on translational or industry-linked research projects.