Location: | London |
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Salary: | £45,593 to £53,630 per annum, plus benefits |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 28th September 2023 |
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Closes: | 29th October 2023 |
Job Ref: | ENG02792 |
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Location: South Kensington Campus, London
Job Summary
The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a Research Associate in Fine Chemical Innovation Analysis to join our vibrant team of researchers. This post is part of a wider initiative exploring innovation and productivity in different industrial sectors in the UK. This specific project focusses on a sectoral study on innovation and competitiveness in the UK fine chemicals manufacturing industry.
Our objectives for this project are to understand the current landscape and challenges faced, benchmark the current innovation performance historically and against other competitor countries, and develop insights into the types of interventions which will be required to ensure the sector’s future sustainability.
Duties and responsibilities
Your key research duties will include:
Essential requirements
To be successful in this role you will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in innovation management, industrial economics or a related discipline. You will also have practical experience in a broad range of techniques including literature survey and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
Further Information
The post is available immediately for a duration of 18 months, with the contract ending by 30 April 2025 at the latest. An extension may be possible depending on research funding. The role is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus).
Salary on appointment will be limited to a maximum of SP19, £49,305, depending on experience. Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £40,694 to £43,888 per annum.
To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button above, or visit our website. Candidates will need to complete an online application.
For informal enquiries about the post please contact Professor Nilay Shah at n.shah@imperial.ac.uk
Should you have any queries about the application process please contact chemeng.staffing@imperial.ac.uk.
Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 29th October 2023
For technical issues when applying online, please contact: support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk
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