Unilever Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw University - Manchester, United Kingdom - The University of Manchester

The University of Manchester

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BACKGROUND

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester and Unilever have both, for many years, been investing in Early Career Researchers and increasing the diversity of our staff.

These represent a strategic investment in outstanding researchers who will shape our future research portfolio.

In 2024, we plan to appoint 2 Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw University Research Fellowships in a joint venture with the School of Natural Science (SoNS) and to the School of Engineering (SoE) and with Unilever in the area of the manufacture and prediction of the properties of Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG).

Unilever are looking for proposals which support their ambitions in the areas of

Scaleup of the manufacture of structured materials with complex rheology.
To further develop the understanding of key operations such as high shear mixers & extrusion
To establish a capability in the modelling and simulation of the spraying of complex rheologies containing particulates.
To develop further understanding of the links between the manufacturing process and product for structured materials in both the liquid and soft solid phases, especially the implementation and embedding of new rheological models into industrial simulations.
To develop links between academia and industry in building robust strategies for the prediction of FMCG properties and performance (inc computation & simulation, experiment & analytics/machine learning/AI).

The University also holds a Bronze Race Charter Mark recognising our commitment to improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education.

In addition, we are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for a job.

The University of Manchester

Unilever

Established over 100 years ago, Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with more than 400 brands and with sales in over 190 countries.

On any given day, 2 billion consumers use Unilever Group products including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry's, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

To ensure that its products are efficient and innovative, Unilever R&D employs over 5,000 professionals in 20 countries spanning the globe.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, Unilever want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet.

That's why Unilever's purpose is 'to make sustainable living commonplace'.

Some information on Unilever R&D Port Sunlight Laboratory where the Unilever leads are based can be found at

Application Process
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Curriculum Vitae (2 pages)

Please also upload your
Research Proposal (2 pages), Academic Impact Statement (1 page) and
Statement of Strategic Fit (1 page). These three documents must be combined into a single pdf (4 pages in total)

SELECTION CRITERIA

The criteria for appointment will be based upon:

Overall potential of the fellowship to establish and maintain a distinctive and outstanding research and/or innovation activity
Quality of the proposal, particularly in relation to potential impact and deliverables
The relevance of the proposal to funders, industrial and/or policy stakeholders
Contribution to a priority areas of research for the Faculty/School (see above)
Potential to act as an ambassador and advocate in their field
Ability to teach and communicate effectively to undergraduate and postgraduate students

SELECTION PROCESS

Applications are particularly welcomed from women and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented at this level.

Appointments will be made on merit. The Faculty will also support requests to hold the award part-time over a proportionately longer period.

Research excellence is the main criterion on the basis of which Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Early Career Research Fellowships are awarded.

However, career breaks as well as unconventional research career paths will be taken into account. Evaluations will be monitored to identify potential biases e.g. in terms of gender and race to guarantee transparency, fairness and impartiality in the treatment of proposals.

KEY DATES
23.59 (GMT) Friday 16 February 2024

Shortlisting completed:

Friday 22 March 2024

Invitations to interview issued:

Monday 8 April 2024

Interviews:

Wednesday 24 April 2024 to Friday 03 May 2024

Successful and unsuccessful applicants informed of outcome:
from Tuesday 07 May 2024

Fellowship Start date:

as soon as possible after announcement of success

What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of