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£57,785 – £69,365 p.a. Location: South Kensington and White City Campus - Hybrid About the role Join Imperial College London and Shape the Future of Large-Scale, Impact-Driven Interdisciplinary Research. Are you passionate about driving real-world change through research? Do you thrive at the intersection of strategy, innovation, and societal impact? Are you motivated by the pressing societal challenges of our time – whether at the intersection of human and artificial intelligence, health and technology, environmental sustainability and/or new frontiers of space, security and telecoms? If so, we invite you to join Imperial College London as a Bid Development Manager for the School of Convergence Science. We are building a dynamic Bid Development Team to help turn Imperial’s bold research visions into real-world impact. As we launch our pioneering School of Convergence Science – a cornerstone of Imperial’s new Strategy – we are seeking exceptional Bid Development Managers to be part of this new team. As a Bid Development Manager, you will work closely with the Co-Directors of the School to write, coordinate and deliver strategic bids and proposals that will help secure the support needed to translate cutting-edge research into global solutions. The Schools four themes are designed to accelerate convergence research, amplify global influence, attract top talent and investment, and, most importantly, deliver tangible benefits in areas of critical importance to society. The Bid Development Manager will play a pivotal role in developing compelling, insight-driven narratives that align the Schools’ bold ambitions with the priorities of foundations, philanthropists, industry partners, and research funders. With an aspirational funding target of £50 million and beyond per project, this role will be central to building strategic cases for support that demonstrate how convergence science can deliver measurable impact. Announced as a key pillar of Imperial’s new Strategy, the School of Convergence Science will enhance our interdisciplinary research capacity, global visibility, talent attraction, and funding, driving societal impact in the respective critical areas as follows: Human and artificial intelligence - We envision AI that augments human intelligence and benefits everyone. Understanding how we think and learn helps us build better AI.  Our goal is AI that is sustainable, trustworthy, and truly human-centered. Health and technology - We envision health and wellbeing for all, focused on prevention over treatment. Despite progress, challenges like chronic illness and inequality remain. Solving them requires bold, cross-disciplinary collaboration Sustainability - We envision a world where people live prosperously and meaningfully, in harmony with the planet.  Our mission is to provide evidence and solutions for realistic, sustainable pathways, working closely with partners to drive change. Space, security and telecoms – We envision the convergence of these areas for the benefit of everyone, in the short and the long term, with a mission to protect, connect, and know our worlds. This role will be supporting the Co-Directors to achieve their individual themes impacts. For more background and information on the Schools: Schools of Convergence Science | About | Imperial College London What you would be doing Your main duties will include: Driving the development and delivery of large-scale, high-impact funding proposals for the Schools of Convergence Science. Working closely with its Co-Directors to shape compelling, outcomes-focused cases for support aligned with the School’s research and societal ambitions. You will personally lead the writing of complex, multi-partner bids to industrial, philanthropic and governmental funders, typically valued at £20 million or more. Working collaboratively across Imperial – engaging with the Schools’ Operational Teams, Public Affairs, the International Relations Office, senior leadership, and all four Faculties – to ensure that bid development is integrated, strategic, and aligned with the College’s broader research and impact goals What we are looking for Demonstrated experience of writing successful funding bids of £20 million or more. You’ll have a strong grasp of the funding landscape—across public, philanthropic, and private sectors—and the ability to craft compelling cases for support that align their strategic research priorities. Experience leading or coordinating cross-functional teams to develop complex, large-scale funding proposals. You’ll be confident in managing timelines, aligning academic and stakeholder input, and ensuring high-quality, outcome-focused submissions. A deep understanding of one or more thematic areas aligned with the Schools.    What we can offer you: The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity. Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing. Further Information https://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/search-jobs/description/index.php?jobId=26646&jobTitle=Bid+Development+Manager Closing date: 16 February 2026 Please apply with an application form via the online system. CVs without a completed application form will not be considered. Type of contract: full time, open-ended If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Victoria Ebo v.ebo@imperial.ac.uk Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above. If you experience any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help. About Imperial Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact. As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial. Our culture We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages. Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.

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. The primary purpose of this role is to deliver on a collaborative research project, Proteins for Singapore (P4SG), where you will be part of the research team to establish and understand the structuration of algae/soybean/mung bean proteins for high quality alternative protein foods including through high moisture extrusion. Key responsibilities will include: Explore innovative methods for food process optimization including the use of AI and machine-learning Develop and execute methods for characterizing and linking the texture and structure of alternative protein foods Design, execute, and interpret experiments independently. Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigators (PI), and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables including periodic progress reports are met. Author papers in high-quality journals and contribute to grant writing in areas that are related to the research. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as manage a team of junior researchers and students to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. To communicate and liaise with any internal and external stakeholders to ensure project deliverables are met. Any other ad-hoc duties assigned by supervisor. Ideal qualities of the candidate include: Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development Highly proficient in technical writing and presentation  Strong analytical and critical thinking skills Strong initiative and takes ownership of work The candidate should have relevant competence in the areas of processing technology, physical and structural analysis, material formulation, and mathmatical modeling. The candidate should also have a PhD or other advanced degree in a food or engineering related field. Knowledge of food formulation, sensory analysis, extrusion technology, machine learning, and rheology will be advantageous.

Department of Economics and Management of the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry invites applications for a Doctoral researcher, ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network. Within the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA), University of Helsinki is offering a PhD fellowship for a Doctoral Candidate (DC), starting 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible hereafter. A position is for 36 months and is funded by the ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network. ENERPOL is a European research and training network (MSCA Doctoral Network) exploring the role of households in the green energy transition. It addresses challenges such as volatile energy prices, inequality, and household risk exposure, while developing policy-relevant insights for fair and efficient energy systems. A consortium of leading universities and non-academic partners will train 14 doctoral candidates in cutting-edge methods, theory, and transferable skills. More information may be found on the ENERPOL home page https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101226229  Project description The successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie International PhD training network. The doctoral position is based at the Department of Economics and Management, Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki. The Doctoral researcher will be supervised by Professor Lassi Ahlvik and be located in the group of environmental and resource economics. Position: PhD Project - “Energy-related household inequality and energy poverty”  The project uses Finnish household-level electricity data to study the effect of energy prices on electricity consumption and other behavioral outcomes. The project specifically aims to studying these effects by different household-level background characteristics, such as income levels or household types. Main supervisor: Professor Lassi Ahlvik (lassi.ahlvik@helsinki.fi) Job description Your key tasks as a Doctoral researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Management are to: Carrying through an independent research project under supervision. Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points. Participating in active research environments including all ENERPOL training events, a stay at another research team, and a secondment at an industry partner Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project, and organizing events related to the network Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project. Required qualifications As an applicant you must have: Qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree related to the subject area of the project (e.g., Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics or Applied Mathematics). Please note that your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Finnish master’s degree. Fluency in English and excellent communication skills. Applicants will also be required to meet the European Commission’s MSCA Doctoral Network eligibility criteria, notably: Mobility Rule - Applicants can be of any nationality and must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Finland for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before the start of their employment at University of Helsinki. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not considered. Doctoral Candidate requirement – the applicant must not be in possession of a doctoral degree at the first day of the employment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet been awarded the doctoral degree are not eligible. Please note that you will only be considered for the position if you fulfil both above eligibility criteria. Preferred qualifications Economics, including environmental and resource economics, with a strong quantitative orientation Key criteria for the assessment of applicants Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project The ability to analyse and interpret large economic datasets The grade point average for relevant courses Experience with large datasets, administrative data, or advanced econometric methods. Strong written and verbal communication skills The successful applicant is also required to be enterprising and to possess good interpersonal skills Place of employment The workplace of the position is in Helsinki, Finland.  Terms of employment The employment as Doctoral researcher is full time and limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1 September 2026 or after as agreed. The selected appointee must enroll as a PhD student at the University of Helsinki. The appointee should either already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki by the start of the appointment or apply for the right and obtain it within six months of their appointment. If the appointee does not already have the right to pursue a doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki, it must be applied for separately, please see: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/research/doctoral-education/the-application-process-in-a-nutshell The salary is competitive and complies with the MSCA Doctoral Network: a monthly living allowance of 4731,80 euros, and a monthly mobility allowance of 710 euros. In addition, a monthly family allowance of 660 euros may apply if eligibility conditions are fulfilled. Please note that these are gross amounts, including compulsory deductions under national law, such as employer and employee social security contributions and direct taxes. At the University of Helsinki, ca. 30 % will be deducted from the amounts, which are still subject to personal income tax. Questions For further information, applicants may contact the main supervisor Lassi Ahlvik by email lassi.ahlvik(at)helsinki.fi Application procedure and further process Please submit your application, which includes the following documents in English, through the University of Helsinki’s recruitment system via the Apply Now button. A motivation letter describing why you are interested in this position and how you are qualified (max. 1 page) A curriculum vitae showing the applicants education, completed qualifications, work experience, potential list of publications and contact information of 2 references. Certificates/diplomas: scanned copies of diplomas and transcripts of relevant previous degrees. The closing date for applications is 18.2.2026.  If you need support with the recruitment system, please contact HR Services (uni-help@helsinki.fi). WHY FINLAND AND HELSINKI Why Finland is a great place to live and work: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-finland 10 reasons to work in Helsinki: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/why-helsinki Support for international staff: https://www.helsinki.fi/en/about-us/careers/welcome International House Helsinki: https://ihhelsinki.fi  Welcome to Helsinki: https://welcome.hel.fi/ About us The Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry is located on the Viikki campus, ten kilometres from the Helsinki city centre. The mission of the faculty is to promote the sustainable use of renewable natural resources through scientific research and research-based teaching. We focus on agricultural and forest sciences, food and nutrition, microbiology, as well as on economics and management. We cover the full natural resource chain from farm to fork, the entire field of forest sciences from soil chemistry to marketing, as well as the environmental effects of related activities. Graduates from the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry are versatile experts in biosciences and business, able to meet the needs of both the business sector and society at large. www.helsinki.fi/en/faculty-of-agriculture-and-forestry A diverse and equitable study and work culture is important to us. That is why we do our best to promote an inclusive university community. We encourage all qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our positions. Click this link to read about accessibility and inclusivity at our University. JOIN US TO BUILD A BETTER WORLD – TOGETHER! #HelsinkiUniCareers