Sustainability Consultant Engineer

Location: Aston University Main Campus

Contract Type: Fixed Term (31/03/2025)

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Tuesday 09 April 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 17 April 2024

Design Factory Birmingham at Aston University has been funded by the UKSPF to support the delivery of a project called "ShropAgri" for companies in Shropshire to get support from Aston University. "ShropAgri" is concerned with the promotion and advancement of design and technology projects in the Agricultural sector. 

We are looking for someone to join the team to organise and deliver boot camps in the area of sustainability across the Agri market in Shropshire, and be able to assist companies in solving problems in this area. You will have a degree or relevant experience in the delivery of projects relating to:

• Biomass analysis
• Food science (food chemistry, food microbiology and food biotechnology).
• Food waste valorisation
• Waste management
• Food based-polymers and bio based-polymers
• Sustainable food production
• Bio-based materials and products
• Energy efficiency and carbon accounting

You will create and deliver the boot camps in Shropshire over the next 12 months in line with the goals of UK Shared Prosperity Funding.

At Aston University we focus time, energy and resources on making this a great place to work. Please refer to our Aston University Benefits page  where you can see how Aston recognises the contributions staff make and the comprehensive rewards and benefits packages available to staff. Which includes 

• Excellent training and development opportunities. 
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers
• Great family friendly policies
• On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available

Further details:   

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We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

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