Molecular Biologist

**University of the West of Scotland in Partnership with WellFish Diagnostics.**

**KTP Associate -Molecular biologist in aquaculture -REQ001982**

**Fixed Term: 36 months**

**THE POST - KTP Associate -Molecular biologist in aquaculture**

This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the exciting area of diagnostics in Aquaculture. WellFish diagnostics are aing to expand their innovative portfolio of health testing to including molecular diagnostics techniques.

**The company**

WellFish Diagnostics is engaged in monitoring, responding to and predicting health challenges within the fish population. The company offers a non-lethal method of examining fish health commercially that will support fish farmers monitor fish health within24 hours via the company’s specialist website portal

**About KTP**:
This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by Innovate UK. It’s essential you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.

**Why UWS?**

**We support you** - We are the only Scottish University to have a dedicated KTP centre, meaning you are fully supported throughout your time with the company by UWS staff.

**We are growing** - In 2019, UWS were the top performing University in the UK by value of secured KTP projects.

**You grow with us** - Many of our KTP associates are offered permanent roles and continue to provide support to projects as part of a team and autonomously. We will also invest £5,000 in your development, this includes training in CharteredManagement Institute (Level 5) and the opportunity to register in postgraduate degrees.

**Closing Date: Thursday 09th March 2023**

**Interview Date: week beginning 20th March 2023**

UWS is a "Disability Confident" employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.