Marine-i is a pioneering project designed to help marine technology businesses in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly grow through research, development and innovation. The project provides leadership and a focal point to galvanise and support business-led and market-driven Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I). In spring 2020, Marine-i launched its exciting new programme, focussed on accelerating development of innovative product ideas, working closely with businesses to take their products to the next stage of commercialisation. The world class RD&I expertise, outstanding test facilities and the support available through Marine-i has already enabled many exciting new product developments, opening global market opportunities for Cornish businesses. We are now building further on this success and you will be joining a c£6M project supported by the European Regional Development Fund and delivered in collaboration with partners from other academic and research institutions, education providers, development agencies and private sector networks.
We are seeking to appoint a research focussed individual with knowledge of materials, production processes and engineering design, including design for manufacture and design for circular economy. Ideally you will have experience working with thermo- and thermosetting plastics, including fibre reinforced composite materials, although experience of wider engineering materials is advantageous. You will hold an appropriate post-graduate qualification/ international equivalent or have commensurate level of experience in a relevant discipline. A PhD and publication profile in a cognate discipline or equivalent record in industry is an advantage. In addition, the ability to communicate findings at meetings and/or conferences is essential.
You will be one of four industrial research fellows at the University of Plymouth dedicated to the Marine-i project, working across a number of disciplines relevant to marine technology development. You will work with the Knowledge Exchange Manager to develop collaborative projects with eligible businesses needing the expertise and facilities that the University of Plymouth has made available within the Marine-i project. With your highly qualified and creative colleagues, you will deliver suitable research development and innovation activity and report on findings within commercially responsive timescales.
This is a full-time positions working 37 hours per week on an initial fixed-term basis for 2 years due to funding. Flexible working options including job share will be considered.
For more information, please contact Dr Richard Pemberton, Lecturer in Mechanical and Marine Engineering Design by emailing richard.pemberton@plymouth.ac.uk or contacting Steve Rice, Marine-i Project Manager by emailing Steven.Rice@plymouth.ac.uk or calling +44 (0)7860 757263
Please note, due to the COVID-19 pandemic the University is currently implementing a number of safety measures as per Government advice therefore the successful applicant may be required to work from home in the first instance.
The University of Plymouth is committed to equality of opportunity, promoting a diverse and inclusive culture, demonstrated through our commitment to the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and as a Stonewall diversity champion. All applications will be judged solely on merit, however, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented in the workforce, for example black and minority ethnic groups.
University of Plymouth holds a TEF (Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework) Silver by the Office for Students.
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