Role:KTP Associate (HeriotWatt University and IMRANDD)
Salary:35280
Contract:Fulltime 35 hours per week) Fixed Term 18 months)
Detailed Description
This collaborative Knowledge Transfer Project (KTP) led by the successful appointee shall develop a new inline process evaluation tool to optimise biomass characterisation for syngas production. This will involve material spectral characterisation and use of hyperspectral imaging techniques to qualify desirable biomass.
This 18month fulltime position is funded by our industry partner IMRANDD and Innovate UK. The successful appointee shall be based at IMRANDDs facility in Aberdeen and the project will involve working closely with colleagues at HeriotWatt Universitys Riccarton campus in Edinburgh.
IMRANDD provides engineering consultancy services and software solutions to continual process industries; these predict failures and improve safety operational performance and profitability. We have wide ranging experience of disciplines such as process design chemical management materials sciences nondestructive testing and inspection structural and mechanical engineering and advanced data science. We have capitalised on this to develop a range of unique patented software tools that can gather sort and condition very large data sets across an entire plants operations and provide near live process monitoring and detection of internal plant threats.
This project represents an exciting new direction for the business as we seek to further support our moves into the syngas field. It has a critical place within the business and will be responsible for the transfer of knowledge from HeriotWatt University to IMRANDD and contribute to market growth for the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The successful appointee will be expected to undertake the following:
- Develop and implement inline imaging cameras with a compensative biogenic materials database using industry standard analytical measurements to validate the spectral results.
- Design and setup extensive laboratory experiments and clinical tests to evaluate the effect of biowaste variability on syngas quality
- Lead the analysis and interpretation of research data and develop required outputs drawn from the research findings
- Plan and manage the activity of the project in line with the identified workplan
- Contribute to and lead results dissemination
- Actively participate in the activities of the wider business
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the salary of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve. A flexible working schedule may be required to meet all key duties and responsibilities.
The role shall be primarily based at IMRANDDs Aberdeen office with provision of laboratory space made by HWU (Edinburgh campus) for the experimental portion of the project.
We will measure applicants based on the essential criteria not by the key duties.
The Institute of Mechanical Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) at HeriotWatt University
IMPEE is a new dynamic multidisciplinary research Institute focused on promoting excellence across our main research themes: Biomedical Engineering Digital Engineering Energy Harvesting and Conversion and Multiphase Flow. The mission of this vibrant new Institute is to foster research excellence across its main research themes.
Education Qualifications and Experience
- A first degree in Material/Chemical Engineering or Chemistry/Materials Science (at least 2.1
- Experience in conducting laboratory experimentation
- Experience in data analysis
- Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent IT skills
- Good report writing skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good team player with good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- MEng Chemical or Materials engineering 1st
- Experience in product development
- Experience of working with hyperspectral cameras
- Experience solving problems using any current coding language
- Knowledge in gasification process and/or biomass characterisation
About HeriotWatt
HeriotWatt University has established a reputation for worldclass teaching and leadingedge relevant research which has made it one of the top UK universities for innovation business and industry.
HeriotWatt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh Scottish Borders and Orkney) one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science engineering design business and languages. HeriotWatt is also Scotlands most international university boasting the largest international student cohort.
How to Apply
Please submit via the HeriotWatt online recruitment system 1 Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; 2 Full CV.
Applications can be submitted until midnight onWednesday 30th April 2025.
Candidates can make informal enquiries about this position to Dr Aimaro Sannaor Mr Christopher Blake
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Our flourishing community will give you the freedom to challenge and to bring your enterprising mind and to help our partners with solutions that can be applied now and in the future. Join us and Heriot Watt will provide you with a platform to thrive and work in a way that also helps you live your life in balance with wellbeing and inclusiveness at the heart of our global community.
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