Business Science Fellow (Fixed term)

Location:  Jubilee Campus 

Salary:  £32,348 to £43,414 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance. 

Closing Date:  Saturday 03 December 2022 

Reference:  SCI461922

Business Science Fellowships is an established programme that offers the opportunity to develop experience of working at the interface of academia and business. The role provides an opportunity for suitably qualified individuals to develop further their innovation and entrepreneurial skills while working on a specific set of knowledge exchange and industry related projects. Specifically, this Fellowship will focus on progressing the technical development and commercial exploitation of novel battery technologies and other innovative materials and technologies developed within the School of Chemistry.

The successful applicant will work closely with companies and academics to develop and deliver collaborative research projects, undertake laboratory work, market/business analysis, coordinate the allocation of technical work and ensure all health and safety aspects of laboratory projects are considered.

Candidates must have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in chemistry or related discipline. Some experience of working on industry related projects and of research in the area of novel battery technologies will be an advantage

The post is available from immediately and will be offered as a fixed-term contract to 30th June 2023. Hours of work are full time (36.25 hours); Job share arrangements may be considered.

The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The School values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The School of Chemistry holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing women’s careers in science. You can read more about what this means at http://www.athenaswan.org.uk/ and on our website http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/chemistry/about/athena-swan.aspx

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Trevor Farren ([email protected] ). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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