Fixed term contract until July 2023
Full Time (1.0 FTE per week)
Background of department/role
We are seeking to recruit a talented Senior Research Fellow (SRF) to work on a cutting-edge research project funded by The Leverhulme Trust, within the section of Natural and Applied Sciences at Canterbury Christ Church University. This project aims to develop a proof-of-concept, sustainable and environment-friendly process for treatment of industrial effluents using novel biofilm-membranes. This work could also pioneer a new view of biofilms as potentially useful, biodegradable and renewable materials.
The SRF will be part of an exciting international collaboration and will work full time on the project to design, plan and execute experiments related to growth and structural, chemical and mechanical characterisation of biofilms. They will work alongside a Ph.D. student who will also be recruited for this project and will also focus on identifying other potential applications of biofilms that could lead to future projects/collaborations.
The successful applicant will be qualified to Ph.D. level with experience in working with microorganisms and microbial processes. They must be highly motivated with a desire to learn and have a passion for science and for designing and conducting experiments. A background in materials science, statistical design of experiments and/or data analysis skills would also be advantageous.
Additional Information
Internal applicants wishing to apply on the basis of a secondment from their current position should seek approval for such an arrangement from their current line manager at the earliest possible opportunity before applying for the job role.
How to apply
Start date for applications: Thursday 16 April 2020 Closing date for applications: Sunday 31 May 2020 Interviews are to be held: To be communicated
If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Dr. Asma Ahmed (asma.ahmed@canterbury.ac.uk) (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ01432.
Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
Prior consideration will be given to applicants in the University’s redeployment pool. No agencies, thank you.
For more information about this role, please view the job description via the attachments link above.