KTP Associate

Contract: Full-time (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 in-line 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 18-month, full-time position is funded by our industry partner IMRANDD and Innovate UK. The successful appointee shall be based at IMRANDD’s facility in Aberdeen and the project will involve working closely with colleagues at Heriot-Watt University’s Riccarton campus in Edinburgh.  

The role shall be primarily based at IMRANDD’s Aberdeen office, with provision of laboratory space made by HWU (Edinburgh campus) for the experimental portion of the project. 

The Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) at Heriot-Watt 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.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement in-line imaging cameras with a compensative biogenic materials database using industry standard analytical measurements to validate the spectral results.    
• Design and set-up extensive laboratory experiments and clinical tests to evaluate the effect of bio-waste 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  

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential Criteria

• 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 multi-disciplinary team 
• Excellent IT skills
• Good report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good team player with good interpersonal skills

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