Research Associate in Cellular Agriculture (FM11998)

Job title:

Research Associate in Cellular Agriculture (FM11998)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

The recently funded EPSRC Sustainable Manufacturing Hub ‘CARMA’ (Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Hub) has the vision to transform food production, transitioning to an environmentally, economically, and socially sustainable model in which novel cellular agriculture (cell ag) manufacturing systems complement traditional food production. Cell ag will enable the manufacture of staple foods, such as meat and palm oil, without the environmental and land impacts of traditional farming and associated ethical issues. This role is one of a network of researchers across five universities, and part of a wider international network of like-minded academic institutions and companies.You will provide subject-specific research expertise and undertake specific research for Work Package 1 in Professor Marianne Ellis’ lab. You will also carry out interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary work across the other work packages (see for an overview of work packages).This role will focus on addressing fundamental biochemical questions concerning the scale up of tissue engineering bioreactors for cellular agriculture applications. You will work with a range of bioreactor types in Prof Ellis’ lab to elucidate fluid dynamic and thermodynamic correlations and how these effect cell culture. The role is predominantly lab based but use of in silico modelling would be desirable.This position is offered on a full time basis for 3 years from 1st January 2025 to 31st December 2027.As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.About youOur ideal candidate will have:

• a PhD degree in bioprocessing, biochemical engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent significant relevant experience and professional qualification
• significant depth and breadth of specialist knowledge of biochemical engineering fundamentals to contribute to research programmes and to the development of departmental research activities
• awareness of latest developments in the field of research and in research design plus potential to publish in high quality, peer reviewed journals
• ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet required deadlines
• excellent oral, interpersonal and written communication skills
• commitment to working within professional and ethical codes of conduct
• innovation and developing creative solutions
• tenacity – working to achieve own and team objectives and to overcome obstacles
• commitment to safe, ethical and sustainable working practices

Further informationFor an informal chat about the role, please contact Professor Marianne Ellis, Principal Investigator, at or Dr Fiona Carter, Project Manager, at .What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements * an
that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce * a wide range of personal and

• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for:

, , ..We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.We are very proud to be an and are an accredited ; committed to .what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.Further details:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Expected salary

£37099 – 44263 per year

Location

Bath

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 00:28:21 GMT

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