School/Section
Natural & Computing Sciences
Division
Unspecified
Staff Category
Research
Position Type
Full Time
Grade
Grade 6
Salary
£38,000 - £41,000
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JOB DESCRIPTION

This KTP offers the Associate a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge numerical techniques and design concepts into a real-world setting. Beyond the technical requirements, the Associate will establish and coordinate a project group, oversee project deliverables and support knowledge transfer and embedding project outputs with support from the OIPT R&D team, necessitating cross-departmental communication and management. The Associate will develop a keen knowledge of the rapidly evolving SiC industry, and will be responsible for managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder expectations, requiring careful coordination and regular communication between academic, commercial, and executive team members.
The successful candidate will work between the UoA and OIPT’s R&D team. The position will primarily be based at OIPT’s premises in Bristol.
Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 6, off scale, between £38,000 - £41,000 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience. In addition to this, the Associate will also benefit from a tax-free personal development budget of £5,000.
Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Scott Doyle, Lecturer, Head of Plasma Science Research Group, e-mail: scott.doyle@abdn.ac.uk Or Dr Jordyn Polito, Innovation Developer, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, email: jordyn.polito@oxinst.com
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (e-mail: lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.
To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs
Job Reference Number: NCS245R
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 04 July 2025
The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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