Research Associate/Fellow (Brewing Science)

The University of Nottingham seeks applications for a full-time Brewing Research Fellow to join our team at the International Centre of Brewing Science (ICBS) at Sutton Bonington Campus. 

The role-holder will take responsibility for conducting research, developing research objectives and proposals for a specific project focused on the development of a novel sustainable brewing adjunct material. This project is sponsored by an industry partner and has set milestones and deliverables.

Candidates must hold a PhD (or close to completion) in a relevant field such as brewing science, malting science, yeast cell biology, fermentation, or a related discipline; and have experience of disseminating their own research findings via conference presentations and publication in peer-reviewed journals. We seek a highly motivated individual with strong knowledge of brewing and fermentation principles and/or practice and prior experience of conducting laboratory and/or pilot-plant-based brewing research. As a people-orientated individual, you will have the ability to build relationships, influence, and engage collaboratively with the project stakeholders. This will require strong organisation, time management and communication skills.

The ICBS is in the School of Biosciences, an internationally recognised leader in its field for the provision of both research and teaching. The campus is on a 16-hectare site located in South Nottinghamshire.  A purpose-built Bioenergy & Brewing Science Building was opened in 2011, housing state of the art laboratory, analytical and pilot brewing facilities supporting a research community of Postgraduate and Post-doctoral scientists and delivery of a range of specialist Brewing courses. 

The post is offered on a full time (36.25 hours per week), fixed term contract until 28 February 2027.

As a University employee, you will have access to the resources of UoN as well as a range of benefits and rewards, including staff discounts, travel schemes and a highly attractive pension scheme.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to David Cook email david.cook@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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