Research Associate in Fibre Spinning

Job title:

Research Associate in Fibre Spinning

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

The Department of Materials wishes to appoint a Research Associate to join the Bio-Active Materials Group of Professor Jonny Blaker in the Department of Materials, School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester to work on spinning recombinant silk fibres as part of the SPINS project. The Synthetic Biology Pipeline for the Investigation of Novel Spidroins (SPINS) project is funded via the EPSRC and the post will be based at The University of Manchester in the Henry Royce Institute. You will work on the microfluidic spinning of novel recombinant spidroins, and interact with three other research associates; two based at The University of Manchester focussed on the design and expression of novel chimeric mini-spidroins, and one based at The University of Sheffield developing high throughput viscosity and spinnability screening methods. The overarching aim of SPINS is to establish an engineering pipeline for the design, heterologous expression and testing of novel chimeric mini-spidroins. This will enable access to a much larger range of new engineered spider silks with predictable spinning properties, expanding the possible application of these versatile materials and facilitating future innovations across a range of engineering and biotechnological disciplines.You will be a conscientious, innovative experimental scientist who holds a PhD in Materials, Chemistry, Engineering or a closely related discipline. Experience in formulation and specialist knowledge in spinning fibres and their characterisation is essential. This specific position will focus on the development of microfluidic wet-spinning approaches for the identification, and optimisation of spinning conditions for novel spidroins, methods for high through-put screening and fibre characterisation. The project will involve working all researchers appointed to this project.What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more hereHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Jonny BlakerEmail: jonny.blaker@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.ukTechnical support:https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/homeThis vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 23:00:12 GMT

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