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KTP Associate - Analytical Scientist/Spectroscopist

Glasgow Caledonian University - School of Engineering and Built Environment & FMC Technologies Ltd

Salary Scale: Up to £21,000, plus £4k training budget

Contract: Full Time 2 yr Fixed Term Contract (35 hrs p/w)

Closing Date: Friday 26th August 2011

Ref: HR1243

The Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a successful grant supported scheme targeted at early career graduates and facilitates partnerships between businesses and universities. The partnership employs a KTP Associate through the University with the Associate spending most of the time working at the business partner's location. A KTP grant has recently been awarded to GCU and FMC Technologies Limited. FMC is part of a global subsea commercial organisation which provides a wide range of expertise and facilities required by the oil and gas industries.

The company seeks an ambitious and committed graduate to develop a database of spectroscopic information on fluids taken from the subsea environment and to use this information to develop practical monitoring instruments. Specific tasks of the KTP Associate post will include: to review and assess existing technologies and their suitability for the subsea environment, carry out spectroscopic analysis of fluids collected, develop a database using spectroscopic and other data from the analysis of subsea fluids, interface with engineers in the development of new spectroscopicy-based instruments- for in-situ subsea monitoring, disseminate results in technical reports and presentations and embed new skill-sets within the company through staff training.

This is a challenging position based at FMC Technologies Limited in Bellshill and will provide an ambitious and committed candidate with invaluable career development and industrial experience.

The successful candidate will be a graduate of (BSc or MSc) in Chemistry, Analytical Science or other related physical sciences. A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree is essential and experience of applied analytical science techniques are desired though relevant training will be given. Experience of instrumentation development and software development skills are also desirable.

Candidates will also have a strong desire to develop commercial business and project management and be able to demonstrate excellent organisational and communication skills. Being able to take initiative, work independently and also with multi skilled teams are essential elements to the role.

For informal enquiries or if you would like further information, please contact Dr Donald M Hepburn on 0141 331 3075 or dmhe@gcu.ac.uk

Closing date for application is Friday 26th August 2011 with Interviews likely to take place week beginning Monday 12th September 2011.

For comprehensive details of this exciting opportunity and how to apply, please visit our website www.gcal.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/index.html

For more information, visit www.ktponline.org.uk/greatcareeroptions.

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