Research Support Officer in Microoleogelation

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a Research Support Officer for an exciting project in micro-oleogelation. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team, using their expertise in food science to support cutting-edge research. This role involves characterizing micro-oleogels and requiring a BSc in Sciences alongside laboratory experience.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme options

Health and Wellbeing discounts at gym

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Strong research support skills.
• Experience with alternative proteins.
• Ability to maintain communications and uphold SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Characterize micro-oleogels and maintain accurate records.
• Support research team in testing rheological and tribological performance.
• Uphold standard operating procedures and risk assessments.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Laboratory experience

Education

BSc degree in Sciences

Tools

Oral tribological measurements

Quartz crystal microbalance (QCM-D)

Job description

Research Support Officer in Micro-oleogelation

Grade 5 (£27,644 – £31,637 P.a. Depending On Experience)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you enthusiastic, well-organised, and versatile, with strong research support skills? Do you have an interest in working with a collaborative research team and want to use your food science laboratory skills and experience to support research and assist our academic staff in delivering an excellent research experience?

We are seeking a Research Support Officer to join our team working on a British Council-Israel ISPF Grant, focusing on characterizing the rheological and tribological performance of micro-oleogels and testing them under various variables.

As a Research Support Officer supporting this project, you will characterize a range of micro-oleogels created using alternative proteins. You will also maintain communications relevant to the research activities, uphold standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessments, and keep accurate records of all activities and periodic reports for the project team under supervision from researchers.

You should have a BSc degree in Sciences with laboratory experience in oral tribological measurements and quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D), including coating sensors with polymers such as Ecoflex and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Experience working within a research environment, good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with people from diverse scientific or technical backgrounds are essential.

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants. More information on visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

What We Offer In Return

• 26 days holiday plus approximately 16 Bank Holidays/days the University is closed (including Christmas) – totaling 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance.
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts, and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Anwesha Sarkar

Email: [e-mail]