Research Assistant or Associate Infrastructure & Sustainable Eng Location: Aston University Main Campus
Salary: £32,332 to £39,347 per annum Grade: Grade 07 to Grade 08 Contract Type: Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 11 December 2023 Interview Date: Tuesday 09 January 2024 Reference: 0830-23 Release Date: Monday 20 November 2023
We are looking for a skilled postdoctoral Research Assistant/ Associate to work on an innovative research project that has been funded through an EPSRC International Collaboration grant. This multidisciplinary, intersectoral project looks to generate bioinspired membranes for the treatment of wastewater and purification of biotechnologically produced molecules. The work is a collaboration between academics in the Colleges of Engineering and Physical Sciences and Health and Life Sciences as well as international academic and industrial scientists and, hence, an interdisciplinary mindset is essential.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in cell membrane protein biochemistry and/or the synthesis and use of polymers designed for membrane protein extraction. An ability to learn new techniques quickly is highly desirable and full training will be given as needed. Experience of driving research projects on a day-to-day basis is required.
Candidates who have recently submitted their PhD and are awaiting award will be considered as Research Assistant (Grade 7).
The post is available for a fixed term of 12 months with an ideal start date in April 2024.
For further information please contact Dr Matthew Derry ([email protected]).
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Job details
Title
Research Assistant or Associate (0830-23)
Employer
Aston University
Location
United Kingdom
Published
November 20, 2023
Application deadline
December 11, 2023
Job type
Research
Field
Agricultural Science,Biology,Chemistry,Engineering,Physics,Space Science
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Aston University is a leading public research university in the UK. Established in 1966, The university campus is located on a green 60 acre, self-contained site in the center of Birmingham. Aston University is an internationally acknowledged center for education and research endeavor. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, apprenticeship, foundation, and executive programs across disciplines. It also offers arrays of online courses. All the programs offered at the university are designed corresponding to the trends and demands of the industry and business globally.
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