15287 - Research Assistant/ Fellow
The successful applicant will primarily focus on conducting laboratory analyses to assess how process parameters during extrusion affect the nutritional profile of the products and to optimize the extrusion process.
Department/College: College of Engineering Design and Physical Sciences
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus
Research Assistant Salary: Grade R1 from £36,390 to £39,432 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £51,758 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Research Fellow Salary: Grade R1 from £40,507 to £47,671 inclusive of London Weighting with potential to progress to £51,758 per annum inclusive of London Weighting through sustained exceptional contribution.
Hours: Full-time
Contract Type: Fixed - Term (6 Months)
Brunel University London (BUL) in West London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. BUL is a dynamic institution with over 12,500 students and over 1,300 academic staff operating in a vibrant culture of research excellence.
With a turnover of more than £200 million, the University is a Higher Education and research establishment with considerable intellectual, financial and social resources and makes a major contribution to the economy and community of the West London region.
It also plays a significant role in the higher education scene nationally and has numerous national and international links and partnerships with both academia and industry. Brunel is part of the consortium of two Doctoral Training Centers related to the Food Systems, both funded by BBSRC: FoodBioSystems, UK Food Systems Centre, which is part of the UK’s strategic programme on Transforming the UK Food Systems and is home for EPSRC – Park Royal NET ZERO Food Systems and the RCUK - Centre for Sustainable Energy Use in Food Chains.
The project is funded by Innovate UK and is collaboration between academia and industry with the goal of developing an innovative, sustainable manufacturing system based on lean manufacturing practices to improve margins and support future growth. The main objective is to improve the nutritional value of plant-based products using extrusion technology while exploring the impacts of process conditions.
The successful applicant will primarily focus on conducting laboratory analyses to assess how process parameters during extrusion affect the nutritional profile of the products and to optimize the extrusion process.
The successful candidate will hold either a BEng/MEng/MSc or a PhD degree in a relevant area of Food Science/ Engineering/Technology/ Chemical or Process Engineering or equivalent. It will be expected to possess a strong understanding of food processing technologies and experience in nutritional and food analyses including the use of HPLC. Experience in extrusion technology will be considered as an advantage.
For further information please contact, Prof.Valentina Stojceska, valentina.stojceska@brunel.ac.uk
We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach.
Interviews will take place during the week commencing 3 March 2025.
For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk
If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk
Brunel University London has a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to promote and achieve a fully inclusive workforce to reflect our community.
