Research Associate
6 days ago
**BACKGROUND**
The Department of Materials wishes to appoint a Research Associate to join the Bio-Active Materials Group of Professor Jonny Blaker in the Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester to work on new barrier materials from bio-based fibres, suitable for flexible packaging. This project is funded via the UKRI EPSRC early-stage Prosperity Partnership programme and the post will be based at The University of Manchester in the Henry Royce Institute.
You will be a conscientious, innovative experimental scientist who has recently submitted your thesis or successfully completed a PhD (or equivalent) in Materials, Chemistry, Engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience in formulation and specialist knowledge in spinning bio-based and/or biodegradable nanofibres and their characterisation is essential. This specific position will focus on the design and engineering of bio-based materials to achieve barrier properties comparable to that of fossil-derived counterparts for moisture sensitive solids. The project will involve working closely with a key industrial partner: Unilever, as well as all researchers appointed to this project.
**Overall Purpose of the Job**
You will design, formulate and spin fibres from bio-based and/or biodegradable polymer solutions as part of a flexible-packaging solution to attain improved barrier properties. You will optimise the spinning solutions and parameters for spinning large area mats using the pilot scale-up electrospinning facility in the Royce Institute Hub at The University of Manchester. The fibres and deposited mats will be characterised to determine areal density, porosity, fibre size distributions, and their physical and chemical characteristics. On top of this, you are expected to undertake project management and/or supervise junior researchers, as well as maintaining records of research, helping secure IP and attending regular project meetings.
**What you will get in return**:
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Professor Jonny Blaker
**General enquiries**:
**Technical support**:
**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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