Research Associate - Psychology and Business NPB Centre

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a Fixed Term role until September 2028 working full-time.

The Natural Products BioHUB is an industry-academia interface project aimed at accelerating the development and innovation of economically viable products from living organisms. It utilizes existing research capabilities and innovative business models to streamline the journey from discovery to commercialization. This includes focusing on developing algal biotechnological application and natural product discovery. The goal is to research natural products, develop innovative processes, overcome regulatory challenges and facilitate the commercial viability of new products, driving green technology innovation and supporting global sustainability. Within the framework created by the Centre, there is an opportunity to support the innovation journey (from early stage to late-stage) from a cross-disciplinary perspective capitalising on expertise around Consumer Psychology (School of Psychology) and Business Model Development (School of Management) to support the success of commercialisation. For example, using choice-based experimental methodologies to consider drivers of stakeholder decision-making, supporting an innovator to incorporate this information into their business model (e.g. value proposition). The management of this role and activity central to the role will be led jointly by the School of Psychology and the School of Management.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 7/01/2025

Interview Date: 20/01/2025

Informal Enquiries

•  Laura Wilkinson L.L.Wilkinson@swansea.ac.uk
•  David Pikernell d.g.pickernell@swansea.ac.uk

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