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Fellowship and Research position Manchester As we celebrate our 200th year of Manchester Met, we are delighted to be launching our 'Third Century Fellowship Scheme’. The Fellowship Scheme is aimed at exceptional researchers, in the early stages of their post-doctoral career, who aim to make their mark in the field of independent research. You will have extensive experience and a notable track record of research outputs in your area of research. What are we offering as part of the Third Century Fellowship Scheme? By joining our Fellowship Scheme, you’ll play a leading part in our global research offering and join our community, working collaboratively across multidisciplinary and diverse teams with state-of-the-art facilities and work environment. You will benefit from: An exceptional research environment and facilities to support YOUR ambitions and research interest A competitive salary, excellent pension and holiday entitlement, enhanced family leave and more A three-year development programme, underpinned by the Leadership Lens on the Vitae Researcher Development Framework, a well-established sector-wide tool for the career and professional development of research leaders. Mentorship throughout the programme and access to coaching sessions Diverse teams, colleagues and staff networks During the term of the fellowship, you will be publishing internationally excellent and world-leading outputs and will be pursuing external funding opportunities to realise your future research ambitions. You will also have the opportunity, when relevant, to prepare and deliver short courses. The Scheme begins with an initial appointment to a fixed-term post with the expectation to transition to a permanent Senior Lecturer or as a Reader, after three years, dependant on your performance and potential as assessed through the scheme. We will be making up to 15 appointments onto the cohort, based on application and assessment performance, and best fit to our preferred areas of research, across our four faculties. You can explore our research areas here: Science and Engineering We are particularly keen to hear from you if your areas of research are: Musculoskeletal Health Neurodegeneration Surface Engineering Advanced Material (including additive manufacturing) Cyber-physical Systems Nature Based Solutions Arts and Humanities We are particularly keen to hear from you if your areas of research are: Design for Heritage and Community Writing and Place Materiality, Antiquity and Archaeology Linguistics - Language and Social Justice Fashion Technologies Children’s Wellbeing Business and Law We are particularly keen to hear from you if your areas of research are: Social Impact of Sport Place-based Partnerships Sustainable Consumption and Production Decent Work and Productivity Health and Education We are particularly keen to hear from you if your areas of research are: Relational Processes - Relationality Gender and Social Justice Learning disability or Autism Mental Health Physical Movement Psychological Stress We look forward to hearing from you.

Head of Research & Development (Optoelectronics) Starting Salary: £90,000 per annum, with a potential rise within 3 years to Director level Location: Woking, Surrey (with occasional international travel and remote working)Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm (with flexibility around company core hours)Benefits: Additional production bonus (variable but approx. 4% of basic salary payable)Aviva private pension schemeBUPA private medical insuranceLife insurance (Death in Service scheme)24 days holiday per annum (plus additional Bank Holidays)Sickness absence payExcellent staff facilities including free on-site parking, transport to and from the local station, free gym membership, and weekly yoga and boxercise sessionsRelocation package available for the successful candidate About the Role: Are you a highly innovative individual with a passion for driving technological advancements? We are seeking a Head of Research & Development to join a tight, dynamic team. Based at our clients manufacturing base near Woking, this role involves leading research initiatives, exploring new technologies, and collaborating with external research organizations and academics. Responsibilities: Leading the Concept Development Team to drive research programs and generate innovative new technologies, especially around OptoelectronicsCollaborating with external research organizations and academicsOverseeing the development of proof of concept modelsProviding technical support to manufacturing Requirements: BSc or BEng in a Physical Science, Engineering, Optoelectronics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering, or MechatronicsExperience of Optoelectronics within a R&D EnvironmentMinimum of 5 years' experience in relevant R&D environmentsStrong technical creativity and hands-on problem-solving skillsExcellent communication and team collaboration skills How to Apply: If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity and contribute to the future of technological innovation, please submit your application through our website or via email Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you don't receive a response within this period, please consider your application unsuccessful.Privacy and Data Retention: By applying to this position, you confirm your consent to the retention of your personal data. The data you provide will only be used for recruitment purposes, stored securely, and treated as confidential in compliance with our Privacy Policy. Our T&C's, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers are available on our website: www.Syntechrecruitment.co.ukSyntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Use your Campylobacter experience on new and cutting edge technology.Join a state of the art lab in the heart of thriving Bristol.World with friendly and highly talented scientists. An opportunity at Folium Science for a Research Scientist specializing in Campylobacter has arisen. Folium Science’s mission is to be the first to use CRISPR technology to modulate microbiomes and their metabolic activities across the food and agricultural landscape using its patented Guided Biotics ® technology.Your mission will be to leverage this technology to selectively combat Campylobacter pathogens in poultry and improve global public health. We are seeking a talented and motivated Campylobacter Scientist to join our dynamic team. Based at Science Creates, Old Market incubator and located in the vibrant city of Bristol, you’ll be at the epicentre of innovation and progress.What you'll be doing:As a Campylobacter Scientist, you will play a pivotal role in our research and development efforts aimed at understanding and combating Campylobacter infections in poultry. Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness worldwide, and your work will contribute to the development of novel strategies for prevention and treatment. You will be a part of a funded project from Innovate UK in collaboration with Bristol Veterinary School (UoB) to extend the application of Folium Science’s Guided Biotics ® platform technology.Key Responsibilities: Conduct research to develop solutions against Campylobacter pathogenesis in poultry.Optimize Guided Biotics to enhance efficiency in targets train Campylobacter.Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to integrate CRISPR technology into our product candidate.Improve the delivery efficiency of the Guided Biotic into the target strain Campylobacter.Analyse experimental data, interpret results, and present findings to internal stakeholders and external partners through written reports and oral presentations.Stay current with the latest advancements in Campylobacter research and CRISPR technology to identify innovative opportunities for product development. What experience you'll need: Ph.D. or equivalent experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field.Proven expertise in Campylobacter research, with a strong publication record demonstrating contributions to the field.Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as molecular cloning (Gibson & Golden Gate assembly) and genome engineering (recombineering) with reference to Campylobacter would be desirable.An understanding of CRISPR would be beneficial but not essential.Knowledge of phage-bacteria interaction would be a plus.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.Proven experience in working on grants and managing projects, demonstrating effective time and effort management to meet deadlines.Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate scientific concepts, writing papers and reports.Ideally, prior relevant industrial R&D.Awareness of the regulatory environment for biotech products and/or an understanding of the food value chain Farm to Fork would be a bonus.Commitment to quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards in laboratory practices. What you'll get in return for your talentsCompetitive salary.Excellent work environment in brand new facilities.Working with top ten universities.Networking and presenting at international conferences.Access to training alongside opportunities for professional growth and advancement.Taking projects through to commercial product.Working with a vibrant and dynamic team.What's next?Send your CV via this advert or email our recruitment partner, Roy Bennett at ADLIB