KTP Associate

KTP Associate

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL AND PROCESS ENGINEERING

 KTP RESEARCH ASSOCIATE IN MULTIVARIATE STATISTICAL PROCESS ANALYSIS AND MODELLING

 POST AVAILABLE FOR 30 MONTHS

£27,000 per annum plus £5,000 training budget

 Johnson Matthey plc is a speciality chemicals company focused on catalysis, precious metals, fine chemicals and process technology. The company's principal activities include: manufacture of autocatalysts; heavy duty diesel catalysts; pollution control systems; catalysts and components for fuel cells and chemical processes; fine chemicals; chemical catalysts and active pharmaceutical ingredients; marketing, refining; and fabrication of precious metals.

 The project aims to develop and implement a Process Analytical Technology platform for measurements of key product and process attributes, sophisticated multivariate analysis, and modelling of inorganic material production. The Associate will play a central role in the implementation of process analytics in dynamic, highly complex and sometimes non-linear environments where robustness of models over a prolonged period of time and the ability to detect deterioration in the models are key factors. The work will involve development of a PAT implementation methodology that can be applied to the three very different sites, but tailored to the needs of each. The project will be fully supported by expertise from the Department of Chemical Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. This support includes an individual development plan, personal training, and support for a Masters level qualification where appropriate.

 This 30-month post based at Johnson Matthey plc in Billingham is an exciting and challenging position which will provide an ambitious and committed candidate with valuable experience. Candidates should possess an MPhil/PhD in Chemical Engineering, Statistics, Chemistry or related areas and have significant experience in multivariate statistical data analysis and modelling techniques or process chemometrics. Postdoctoral experience of PAT is desirable. The successful applicant should possess strong leadership, teamworking and analytical thinking skills with the ability to communicate in a cross disciplinary fashion with colleagues of varying technical ability. This is a re-advertisement therefore previous candidates need not reapply. Due to the terms of the grant, the successful candidate must be available to take up appointment on or before 30 June 2012.

 For informal enquiries or if you would like further information please contact Dr Suresh Thennadil at the University of Strathclyde, T: 0141 548 2241 / E: Suresh.thennadil@strath.ac.uk.

 KTP is one of Europe's leading graduate recruitment programmes. High calibre graduates are employed to work on specific projects of strategic importance to companies, whilst being supported by a dedicated University or College. All graduates spend around 10% of their time in training and development. You will be employed by the University but your role will be based at the company. For more information, visit www.ktponline.org.uk/greatcareeroptions.

 For an application pack visit http://vacancies.strath.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ. Tel. 0141 553 4133, quoting ref: JA/R44/2012.

 Closing date: Wednesday 16 May 2012

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