Research Engineer – KTP Associate (SH11397R)

Job title:

Research Engineer – KTP Associate (SH11397R)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

Salary Starting from £35,000, rising to £45,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.Full time (37.5 hours per week) fixed term for 24 monthsGrade Competitive PackageContract Type Full Time, Fixed TermPlaced on Monday 16 December 2024Closing date Monday 27 January 2025Interview date To be confirmedReference SH11397RApplicant Visa Guidance ShareResearch Engineer – KTP AssociateViper Innovations Ltd in partnership with the University of Bath is looking for a talented engineer or scientist at the interface of electrical engineering and chemistry/physics to develop an innovative subsea cable integrity monitoring product that will extend the lifetime and performance of critical underwater cables and support the growth of offshore renewables.This full-time 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project specifically seeks to optimise corrosion prevention and enhance control algorithms to reduce the environmental and financial burden of installing new cables.This unique opportunity will bring together an exciting combination of expertise in electronic & electrical engineering and subsea chemistry to understand electrochemical corrosion, working alongside academics from one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities.Due to funding requirements this role must start by September 2025 and will be based 5 days a week at the Viper’s premises in Portishead near Bristol.Whilst working as a KTP Associate, you will lead this high profile and strategically meaningful project, allowing you to apply your academic achievements in an industrial setting. You will receive practical and formal training, gain marketable skills, broaden your knowledge and expertise within an industrially relevant project, and be supported by both industrial and academic mentors. You will be responsible for engaging with and embedding new knowledge within both the business partner and the University.Viper Innovations Ltd supply electrical monitoring and asset integrity solutions for global industries including subsea and rail. They provide award winning products and services offering practical solutions for their clients real world problems.The ideal candidate will have:

• BEng/Meng or equivalent in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline;
• A PhD relevant to Electronic Material Science or extensive R&D experience within industry;
• Experience and/or qualification in Electrochemistry;
• Experience of experimentation and/or experimental methods;
• Capability in driving initiatives forward;
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills;
• Good communication and organisation skills.

The post will offer the following benefits:

• To build your professional career at a dynamic, ambitious and forward-looking company;
• There might be the opportunity to join the business as a permanent employee;
• Management training and mentoring by an Innovate UK KT Adviser;
• Access to University resources to complete the project;
• A generous personal development budget and time allowance.

It is essential that you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play. For information about KTPs:There is a two-stage interview process, held on different dates with an in-person interview at Viper in Portishead.Any questions about this role emailWhat we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• a wide range of personal and
• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for:

, , ..We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our

Expected salary

£35000 – 45000 per year

Location

Portishead, Somerset – Bristol Area

Job date

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 01:01:28 GMT

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