Location: | Devon, Plymouth |
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Salary: | £28,000 to £32,000 (depending on experience) per annum - KTP |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 15th April 2024 |
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Closes: | 24th June 2024 |
Job Ref: | B0159 |
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented scientist for a 6 month contract to complete work to analyse CBD compounds and concentrations, that began under a KTP project. This is a commercially focused collaboration between ADSL (Advanced Development & Safety Laboratories Limited) and the University of Plymouth. You will be based at the University of Plymouth with periodic travel to ADSL near Paignton, Devon.
The Role:
This is a very interesting and challenging role for a qualified scientist to work on a joint project between ADSL and the University of Plymouth. The key objective of this role is to finalise and complete two work packages. Firstly, to compare an analytical method developed on HPLC against a similar method on LC-MS. Secondly, to develop an academic paper to summarise the new method and the findings of the comparison study.
This is a commercially important piece of work that will bring this collaboration to a satisfactory conclusion and will generate important outputs.
There may also be the opportunity for continued employment with ADSL upon successful completion of this project.
The Candidate:
You must meet with the following essential criteria:
The following desirable criteria would be advantageous:
You will be highly numerate with well-developed statistical skills. You will need to be methodical and tenacious with a proven ability to lead a project from the scientific perspective, and work well within a team.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport.
Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion please contact Prof. Richard Handy by email R.Handy@plymouth.ac.uk.
Closing date: 12 Midnight, Monday 24th June 2024
Interviews are likely to take place week commencing Monday 15th July 2024.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 6 months, due to Funding, working 37 hours a week.
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