Research Assistant position in Sustainable Biomaterials
Centre for Sustainable Packaging and Bioproducts, School of Food Science and Environmental Health, Technological University Dublin (City Campus)
The Centre for Sustainable Packaging and Bioproducts (CSPB), The School of Food Science and Environmental Health, TU Dublin, currently has a position available as a Research Assistant in Sustainable Biomaterials.
Job Description
The Centre is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant in the Development of Sustainable biomaterials on a fixed-term (10 weeks) specified-purpose basis. The post holder will be required to carry out research in the area of biomaterials development, including designing and running experiments, recording, analysing and writing up the results (as part of a research team). The role will include green extraction, optimisation, development of sustainable materials, and characterisation.
Principal Accountabilities
- Report to Principal Investigator.
- Contribute to the research design and laboratory studies in relation to the
- Record, analyse and write up the results of the laboratory
- Ensure quality of data through the use of validated methods and external
- Prepare and present findings of research activity to colleagues for review
- Contribute to the overall activities of the research team as
- Work under supervision on an assigned research
- Be responsible for ensuring that equipment is safe and maintained in working
- Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the
- Manage time effectively to meet the deliverables of the
- Actively comply with all TU Dublin policies and regulations, including those in relation to Research Ethics and Health and
Person Specification
The ideal candidate will demonstrate the appropriate mix of knowledge, experience, skills, talent and abilities as outlined below:
Knowledge
- An undergraduate MSc.(NFQ level 9) in Food Chemistry, Food Science or equivalent award by an approved degree-awarding authority (essential)
- Evidence of familiarity with sustainable biomaterial development and characterisation (essential)
- Working knowledge of research techniques used for biomaterials characterisation (High-speed ultrasonicator, TGA, UPLC, Texture analyser) (essential).
- The successful candidate should have appropriate report writing skills, basic statistics and possess computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint). (essential)
Experience
The project is based on the Sustainable Health and Research Hub and the Health, Engineering and Materials Science research Hub. It is desirable that the successful candidate have hands-on experience in;
- Evidence of ability to analyse, statistically review and technically report analytical data (desirable).
- Working under GLP conditions and having an awareness of Safety in the laboratory (desirable).
Salary
- The successful candidate will be appointed at Point (01) of the Research Assistant salary scale i.e. €33,29,1 gross per annum. (Position is for 10 weeks specified purpose).