Total 46 Junior Executive level Science / R&D / Research job vacancies in East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1AA

Hays is partnering with a local council to recruit a Devolved Retrofit Pilot Research Assistant. This role is crucial in supporting and advancing the council's Devolved Retrofit Pilot programme, ensuring its successful delivery starting April 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in assembling and reporting on learning from retrofit delivery.
• Engage proactively with stakeholders to foster collaboration.
• Capture feedback and manage content creation and dissemination.
• Facilitate meetings and work with groups from local authorities and supply chain partners.
• Support procurement, onboarding, and scoping of research initiatives.

Ideal Candidate: The successful candidate will have experience in devolved retrofit projects and a strong ability to work collaboratively across various teams.

If you have relevant experience and are excited about contributing to this important initiative, please submit your updated CV!

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The Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is offering position for research assistant who will work closely with Dr. Meixia Lin working on various projects about Numerical Optimization, Convex and Non-Convex Optimization, Optimal Transport, Machine Learning, and others.

Priority will be given to those who have some computational experience.

About the role

You will help to deliver an innovative neuro-oncology research project; developing a new preclinical in vivo model of NF2-null meningioma and investigating immunotherapies. The project involves using single-cell RNA-sequencing and murine models of NF2-null tumours, patient-derived xenograft drug screening and validation with a variety of wet-lab techniques. This role is advertised on a fixed-term basis for 2.5 years due to external funding.

The role will be ideally suited to an early-career researcher who is motivated to join a vibrant neuro-oncology research community at the University of Plymouth’s Brain Tumour Research centre of excellence.

Essential:

• Ph.D (or close to completion) in neuro-oncology, immunology or other closely related and relevant subject.
• Competence in a variety of laboratory techniques.
• Extensive knowledge of cancer cell biology and tumour-associated immune cells.
• Skill in protocol development and optimisation.

Desirable:

• Experience in animal research and/or UK Home Office PIL A/B + C (rodents).
• Experience in single-cell RNA-sequencing and/or other omics techniques.
• Bioinformatics skills.
• First-author publications and/or other demonstrable research impacts.

Our Research:

The Parkinson lab’s neuro-oncology research focus centres around NF2-null nervous system tumours; meningioma, schwannoma and ependymoma. We have access to an excellent biobank of primary tumour cells, and use genetic and xenograft murine models to drive translational preclinical research.

Recent publications:

Inhibition of YAP/TAZ-driven TEAD activity prevents growth of NF2-null schwannoma and meningioma, Brain, 2022;awac342, https://doi.org/10.1093/brain/awac342

Human Endogenous Retrovirus Type K Promotes Proliferation and Confers Sensitivity to Antiretroviral Drugs in Merlin-Negative Schwannoma and Meningioma. Cancer Res 2022 Jan 15;82(2):235-247. https://doi.org/10.1158/0008-5472.CAN-20-3857

Merlin controls the repair capacity of Schwann cells after injury by regulating Hippo/YAP activity. JCB, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.201606052

Peninsula Medical School:

Our laboratory is based in the Derriford Research Facility within the Peninsula Medical School and contains state-of-the-art facilities for delivering this project including a confocal microscopy suite and biological services unit. Our facility is supported by the Brain Tumour Research charity as a Centre of Excellence.

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Liyam Laraba by email liyam.laraba@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on week commencing Monday 20 January 2025 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week on a fixed-term basis for 30 months due to funding.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

Remote working is available up to 1 days a week.

About us

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Application Process

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

We offer a competitive salary package, a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits/support mechanisms, including ongoing development opportunities, flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

Additional Information

The University of Plymouth is an inclusive community where everyone is welcomed regardless of their background. To find out more about our inclusive community initiatives, such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter, please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages.

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented communities at the University of Plymouth, such as carers/parents, people with disabilities, ethnically diverse, LGBT+, and people from all socio-economic backgrounds.

Job Description

We are currently seeking talented individuals with:

• Educational research interest in interdisciplinary studies, including but not limited to STEM education, engineering education
• Able to do literature review and summarize the main findings from the literature
• Able to do qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis including but not limited to field observation, interview, systematic literature review, video analysis, statistical modeling, SEM, HLM
• Monitor project progress, draft the reports, and manage (e.g., data tools, curriculum exploration)
• Organize PD sessions for teachers in the local and international settings
• Disseminate the outcomes of the research including in peer-reviewed academic publications of international standing
• Assisting with educational research (e.g., STEM education) proposals preparations, as well as seeking and pursuing appropriate external funding in these areas
• Perform other tasks as required by the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator(s)

Job Requirements

To apply for this position, applicants should be:

• Proficiency or understanding of at least one of the following education-related fields: (1) STEM education, (2) engineering education, (3) psychology, and/or (4) science education
• Knowledgeable in one of the following concepts: (1) curriculum theory & co-constructed lesson designs, (2) evidence-based research, (3) educational theories (e.g., social cognitive theory, pedagogical content knowledge), (4) assessment, and/or (5) teaching and learning methods (e.g., problem-based learning)
• Proficient communication and writing skills in English
• Preferably knowledgeable and familiar with secondary education setting in Singapore
• Possess excellent problem solving abilities as well as strong attention to detail.
• Someone who can work independently while still collaborating effectively within a team environment when needed.

Are you enthusiastic, well organised and versatile, with a strong interest in research? Do you have a background in plant bioactive research with experience in bioactive analysis? Are you interested in working with a collaborative research team and want to use your skills and experience to develop research approaches for translation of bioactive-based concepts into real world applications?

We are looking for a researcher to join our research team to investigate the benefits of plant bioactive compounds on animal productivity in a collaborative project with academic and industrial partners. The project is addressing the huge wastage of plant crops that occurs during their processing, through the development of innovative and sustainable valorisation strategies that convert agri-food waste streams into next-generation feed additives to increase animal health and productivity.

In particular, you will focus on the extraction and analysis of phytochemicals from differently processed raw materials and encapsulated formulations, using a range of methodologies, to evaluate their potential for application as feed ingredients.

You will have an undergraduate or masters degree in Food Science and Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, or a closely allied discipline, and a strong background in experimental plant bioactive research with good analytical skills, e.g. chromatography, spectroscopy and bioactivity screening methods. You will be a good organiser, a team player, be highly motivated and able to communicate effectively with other members of the research team.

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team in developing the chassis and mechanical components for a state-of-the-art portable MRI system. This role involves the design and integration of high-precision mechanical components, electronic housings, and thermal management systems, focusing on optimizing manufacturability and durability for portability.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in CAD, additive manufacturing (AM) processes, and a strong background in mechanical design for high-tech medical devices or electronics enclosures.

• Design and develop the MRI chassis and mechanical housing for electronic components, ensuring that all designs meet specifications for strength, weight, thermal stability, and compliance. Ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability and assembly, using knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Develop detailed CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings of chassis, mounts, and enclosures using CAD software SolidWorks. Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and other simulations to assess structural integrity, thermal performance, and material suitability.
• Lead efforts in prototyping, working with AM processes (SLS, SLA, MJF, DMLS, etc.), CNC,or traditional methods to create high-fidelity prototypes.
• Troubleshoot and solve design issues identified during testing, iterating quickly to improve reliability and performance.

Required/Desired Skills

• CAD Proficiency: Advanced skills in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent) with experience in generating fully constrained assemblies.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of AM techniques, post-processing methods, and experience working with CNC, sheet metal, and injection moulding.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, DFMEA, and quick iteration on designs to address complex engineering challenges.
• Testing & Analysis: Hands-on experience with FEA tools, prototyping, and validation testing.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills, detail-oriented, and ability to work in a cross-functional team environment.

Required/Desired Qualifitaion & Experience

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably with medical devices, high-tech enclosures, or electronics housings.

The Role

The candidate will play an important role as Technical SME in the development team to support the digitization projects using BPM / Workflow system. The candidate is expected to be involved in all technical aspects of project delivery and/or maintenance from assessing requirements, assessing technical solutions, developing solutions, testing to system implementation. The candidate is also expected to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse, design, develop, customize, implement, and maintain the assigned systems.
• Work closely with Team Leader to gather requirements from the customer, perform technical impact analysis and estimate effort for development.
• Prepare and/or update and review technical documents.
• Manage offshore development teams to ensure technical standards and quality are met.
• Perform code review to detect any potential coding problems.
• Perform unit test and system integration test, support user acceptance test.
• Prepare release procedure and support production implementation.
• Troubleshoot issues and problems to provide workarounds.
• Perform root cause analysis and come up with preventive measures.
• All other duties and tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology with min. 5 years' experience in software development using Java technologies (J2EE, Spring Framework) and front-end technologies (JavaScript/Angular/AngularJS), preferably in a bank or financial institution.
• Experience in working with offshore team is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in deploying, and maintaining, cloud-native Java applications on Microsoft Azure is an added advantage.
• Hands-on experience in Newgen BPM system preferred.
• Good knowledge in SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile).
• Good presentation, communication, and coordination skills.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Ability to contribute individually and collaborate well in a team.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and arranging of food ingredients to meet the daily production demands
• Operating a variety of kitchen appliances including mixer and ovens
• Packaging of finished products to be sent to outlets / hotels
• Maintaining the cleanliness in the kitchens including cooking surfaces and equipment and utensils
• R&D new products

Qualities:

• Min 1 year of relevant working experience appreciated
• Should possess passion and interest in pastry-making
• A team player who works efficiently to fulfil the production demands
• Willing to learn new recipes and harness new methods of production

Working Hours:

• 8-9 hours work per day (8/9amam to 5/6pm)
• 6 days’ work week

Employee Benefits:

• Medical benefits
• Annual Leave
• Performance incentive
• Staff discount

Interested applicants, you may either apply via here or sent an email at hr@harrianns.com.

At present, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies. All applications should be submitted directly by candidates.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable Higher Level Teaching Assistant to support with Mathematics. They are required to hold GCSE and A-level Mathematics qualifications: a degree in Mathematics or related fields would be desirable.

Our aim is to challenge every learner to exceed their own expectations of themselves; create a can-do culture and the resilience to excel; include all members of our community through shared endeavour; and nurture diverse skills, talents and abilities whilst celebrating excellence.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience or interest in working in an educational setting.
• Have a good standard of education in particular Mathematics and English.
• Have the ability to multi-task under pressure and able to juggle tasks at once.
• Have excellent organisational ability and the ability to effectively prioritise workload.
• Have excellent face to face customer service skills/experience.
• Have experience of resource ordering and dealing with suppliers.
• Have excellent attention to detail, who picks up on mistakes and rectifies problems before they arise.
• Demonstrate a willingness to become involved in the life of the college.
• Be enthusiastic, energetic, and open to innovation.
• Have integrity, optimism, and a good sense of humour.
• Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals.
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the students’ life chances.
• A college in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging, and thoughtful.

We would be pleased to welcome you for an informal visit to our college prior to application.

Rye College is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Rye College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our 'Child Protection Policy' which can be viewed in the 'Policies' section of our website.

Job Title: Research Assistant (Design Innovator) in the Design Innovation team of SUTD

Description:
As a Design Innovator, you will play an important role in the successful realisation of DI projects and programs. Key components of the job are design competencies, in particular those involving users, user needs, conceptual design, prototyping, industrial design, analytical design, digital design, data-driven design, and user validation, and the ability to liaise with internal and external partners and stakeholders on a regular basis.

You will be part of the Design Innovation team and are expected to contribute to its vision, aims and programs - Design Education, Design Guidance, and Design Incubation – as well as design research, with an emphasis on Design Guidance. You are also expected to participate in SUTD events, support the organization, and support the work of other members of the DI team, as and when required.

If you imagine and dream of an employment opportunity with empathy, creativity, mindfulness, inclusivity, passion, autonomy, daring, and excellence in outcomes at its heart and soul, then this is the opportunity for you. Its realization depends on your willingness to embrace and grow boundlessly within these characteristics and mindsets.

Areas of Focus:

Design Guidance Projects

• Support and/or co-lead projects contributing industrial design, design engineering, systems design or product-service-systems development skillset.
• Mentoring and co-creating in innovation projects with public and private external partners and teams.
• Depending on background and skill sets, develop user experiences (UX), user interfaces, digital solutions, and data-driven solutions for and with external and internal partners.

Design Innovation Workshops and Education, Embedding Design

• Work with the DI Director to engage key stakeholders.
• Facilitate Design Innovation workshops and educational modules.
• Grow into role lead facilitator or co-lead for workshops.
• Develop Design Innovation content for delivery in workshops and education modules.
• Engage external partners to embed, catalyze, and grow design in their organizations.

Skillset:

Industrial Design:

• Develop concepts and prototypes for physical products, considering aesthetics, ergonomics, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct research on user needs, market trends, and competitor analysis to inform design decisions.
• Create detailed technical drawings and specifications for product development.

UX-UI Design:

• Design intuitive and user-friendly digital interfaces for web and mobile applications.
• Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design iterations.
• Develop wireframes, user flows, and interactive prototypes to visualize and validate design concepts.
• Collaborate with software developers to implement UI designs with attention to technical feasibility.

Visual Communication Design:

• Create visually compelling graphics, illustrations, and branding materials that align with brand identity and target audience.
• Design marketing materials, promotional assets, packaging, and presentations to effectively communicate ideas.
• Ensure consistency and coherence in visual language across various platforms and media.

Adobe Suite Proficiency:

• Leverage your expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, etc.) to execute high-quality designs efficiently.

Others:

• Provide general support to the Design Innovation Team
• Undertake and perform other duties as assigned
• Be involved with partners in pre-workshop/project meetings, discussions and proposals

Requirements:

• You should possess a degree and have practical design experience in areas of relevance to Design Innovation.
• You should be able to work to strict deadlines, apply a user-centred design approach with rigor, deliver high quality studies, concepts and prototypes, and work on multiple projects in parallel.
• You must enjoy being creative and working with a variety of people, have a passion for design, not be afraid to take on challenging tasks, and eager to learn new competencies. The ideal individual will have strong written, visual and verbal communication skills.

About the Design Innovation Team

The Design Innovation team is a group of world-leading interdisciplinary designers, technical professionals, and researchers leading the world of design. The Design Innovation team functions to develop fundamental and ground-breaking results in design science as well as to fulfil the mission of a better world by design through a porous interface with industry, government, and social projects. This interface allows for a seamless integration of empirically grounded design methodologies that directly lead to outcomes with positive impacts at the social, media, and technological levels. The team is highly multi-disciplinary and leverages the ethos of a human-centred design approach with fundamental scientific studies in technology to create solutions to real world wicked problems, opportunities, and grand challenges.