NUPAcT Fellowship with Proctor & Gamble

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

The role of NUPAcT Fellowship in Industrial Biotechnology will be based within the School of Natural and Environmental Science (SNES) at Newcastle University working closing with colleagues at P&G.

The position will support and grow Newcastle University’s strategic partnership with P&G - a world leader in fast-moving consumer products with global markets and impact. P&G and Newcastle University have a common goal of a more sustainable future, and both recognize the vital role biotechnology will play in achieving this. The fellow will work closely with P&G and other industry and academic partners that form a growing Northeast research ecosystem in this field. The fellow will be creative and collaborative in delivering solution-based research that harnesses natural resources to addresses real world problems and reenforces Newcastle University’s global reputation.

At P&G, the Fellow will be based in the Newcastle Innovation Centre at Longbenton. This collaborative environment provides the perfect foundation for the Fellow to immerse themselves and achieve their research goals.

The fellowship will provide a unique early career opportunity for an academic wishing to build a research profile in Industrial Biotechnology – developing key skills both in the academic and industry sectors, leading on research projects and project management.

At Newcastle, the Fellow will join a cohort of highly skilled research scientists, trained in an interdisciplinary environment and performing high quality research that helps the P&G to fulfil its mission. The fellowship will build on an existing strong partnership with P&G, cementing the relationship for the longer term. The Fellow will also engage with colleagues in the Newcastle University Centre for Excellence (NUCoRE) in Industrial Biotechnology.  

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