Research Assistant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
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Salary:


Research Assistant:
£31,396 to £32,982 per annum, pro rata

Research Associate:
£33,966 per annum, pro rata

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 23 May 2024

The Role


We are seeking a dynamic researcher to join the Living Textiles Research Group in the Hub for Biotechnology in the Built Environment to identify, evaluate and map the regional têxtiles ecosystem in Northern England.

This role contributes to the BBSRC funded Enzymatic Upcycling of Textile Waste into Biodegradable Mycelium Leather project.


Textile waste remains a significant problem in the UK with a considerable proportion of têxtiles disposed of in landfill or via incineration.

The Enzymatic Upcycling project aims to develop a new, biologically based, efficient fabrication process for bio-based têxtiles using enzymes that are capable of degrading waste têxtiles into a low-cost substrate for the production of mycelium leather.


We are looking for a self-motivated and adaptable researcher to identify sources of têxtile waste located in Northern England, and to assess their suitability for development as a feedstock for our innovative mycelium leather production.

The research work will include desk-based research, literature searches, analysis of public domain information, alongside site visits, industry engagement and stakeholder interviews to map current production, disposal and recycling strategies across the region.


The researcher will contribute to the design and delivery of written and visual publications including a review that outlines the regional surplus têxtile waste.

The post is part time 50% FTE and fixed term for six months, starting as soon as possible.


As part of our commitment to career development for research staff, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles.

These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Evidence of strong research and communication skills Experience gathering data using a range of tools (eg literature reviews, stakeholder interviews, materials database) Knowledge of the têxtile industry (eg fibre production, têxtile manufacturing and recycling strategies) Experience in data visualisation and graphic representation of information
Desirable Experience publishing research through papers and/or other outputs Knowledge of biotechnology and biomanufacturing processes

Attributes and Behaviour Good communication and engagement skills and ability to describe complex concepts to non-experts Good team working ability, in particular an ability to work productively with people across different disciplines Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the needs of the project Willingness to travel where required

Qualifications 2.1 Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) Masters degree (or equivalent experience) in a related field for appointment at Assistant level
Desirable PhD (or equivalent experience) in related field for appointment at Associate level

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.

We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.


Requisition ID: 26976
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