Barry Axcell Fellowship in Brewing Science

Fixed-term

£36,298 - £44,607 per annum, depending on skills & experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

Applications are invited for The Barry Axcell Fellowship in Brewing Science, which will identify and develop exceptional researchers in brewing science, with a view to the individuals progressing to an independent academic career, or joining the brewing industry. The Fellowships are funded jointly by SABMiller and The University of Nottingham’s Research Board and will commence in October 2013.

The Fellowship offers:

• Three years independent funding, starting October 2013, to conduct research while based at the University of Nottingham
• Additional research costs of £7,500 per annum
• Mentoring provided by Professor Barry Axcell (Former Chief Brewer, SABMiller Group) and Professor Katherine Smart (Chief Brewer, SABMiller Group)

Place of Tenure: The School of Biosciences, University of Nottingham

Length of Tenure: Three years guaranteed. Academic years 2013/14; 2014/15 and 2015/16

Subjects covered: The broad area of Flavour Chemistry, as relevant to Brewing Science

Students must hold a PhD from an institution recognised by the University of Nottingham, and have graduated after 7 November 2007. 

For further general information about the scheme and the application process, please contact Rebecca Stokes by email rebecca.stokes@nottingham.ac.uk or on +441158467408. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Prospective candidates are strongly recommended to speak to Dr David Cook (David.Cook@nottingham.ac.uk) in the School of Biosciences at the University of Nottingham prior to submitting their application.

For further information and details of how to apply, please see:  

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/fellowships/the-barry-axcell-fellowship.aspx Please quote ref. SABM12.

Closing date: 31 May 2013