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Research Fellow - Biological Science

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Closing date
Mar 24, 2019

Job Details

Job Purpose
  • Carry out extensive study including reports of results from practical tests and experiments.
  • Prepare and characterise a range of micro-carriers with different sizes, which are loaded with an activethat can be releasedon demand.
  • Create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range ofactivities within an established research programme and/or specific research project.
  • Contribute to the achievement of the School's research strategy by undertaking specified research activities within an established research programme.


Main Responsibilities
  • Design and produce microcapsules with the adequate controlled release of the active, the appropriate stability and shelf life using techniques suitable for large scale manufacture.
  • Characterise microcapsules in terms of microstructural, mechanical properties, release profile and stability in a modelformulation and behaviour of microcapsules during spraying under conditions similar to that used by farmers
  • Work in collaboration with industrial partners to optimise the quality of microcapsules and assist in pilot plant trial
  • Prioritise tasks within agreed work schedule to ensure that projects are delivered timeously
  • Suggest and contribute to the development of research techniques, models and methods in collaboration with colleagues
  • Contribute to writing bids forthe project follow up research grant
  • Disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective media such as publication, research seminars etc
  • Provide guidance to other staff and students on own specialist area
  • Analyse and interpret the results of own research and generate ideas based on outcomes
  • Production of research reports and publications
  • Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines


Scope of the Role
  • Work within a specified project and contribute to writing bids in the field of microencapsulation
  • Operate within area of specialism
  • Analyse and interpret research findings and results


Skills and Experience
  • PhD in an area related to project: Biological sciences, bioprocess engineering, formulation engineering or related field with relevant experience
  • Very good knowledge of processing engineering, chemistry and product formulation
  • High level analytical capability
  • Excellent experimental skills
  • Excellent capability to write research reports and papers
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
  • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively


Planning and Organising
  • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme that deals with development of microcapsules formulation with time delayed release properties
  • Plan for the use of research resources as appropriate


Decision Making
  • Decide in consultation with the principal investigator as appropriate, on the most appropriate way of undertaking the specified research activities
  • Decide in consultation with the principal investigator as appropriate how to analyse and interpret the data from the specified research activities
  • Decide in collaboration with co-authors which aspects of the research findings to include in a presentation or a publication and how to convey the findings
  • Use resources and facilities as appropriate
  • Contribute to deciding what information to include in a bid for research funding and how to present the bid to maximise the likelihood of securing the funding


Internal/External Relationships
  • Liaise with research staff, PhD students and support staff on research-relatedand routine matters
  • Organise and participate inregular project meetings with external collaborators and othergroup meetings for the exchange of information
  • Give presentations and/or contribute to presentations at national and/or international conferences


Person Specification
  • Hold or be close to achieving a PhD in an area related to project: Biological sciences, bioprocess engineering, formulation engineering or related field with relevant experience
  • Very good knowledge of processing engineering, chemistry and product formulation High level analytical capability
  • Excellent experimental skills
  • Excellent capability to write research reports and papers
  • Ability to communicate complex information clearly
  • Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
  • Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively

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