KTP Associate - Building Materials Scientist at Panel Systems Ltd Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences

Fixed-term for 24 months
Salary £20,000 to £25,000 per annum, dependent on experience

KTP is one of the UK's largest graduate recruitment Schemes. www.ktponline.org.uk

This position with a pioneering company and a leading university department is an opportunity for you to make your mark.

Panel Systems Ltd. have joined forces with Sheffield Hallam University on this KTP project to enable them to develop innovative composite panels with enhanced thermal and acoustic properties for the construction and automobile (caravan/truck) industries.

Panel Systems Ltd. (www.panelsystems.co.uk) based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire has over thirty years of experience of supplying insulated panel products into a diverse range of markets including building, caravan, education and leisure.  We have a very exciting opportunity for a graduate or post graduate to "fast track" their career by leading a high profile and strategically important project to a successful conclusion.

Job Requirements

You should be a graduate with a good honours degree in Materials Science/Architecture/Civil/Mechanical Engineering. Applicants with relevant industrial experience and/or a higher degree are welcome and would be suitably remunerated.

You will be based at the company site in Sheffield, working directly with the company Managing Director and Operations Manager, receiving additional mentoring support from expert University staff.

You should be confident, self-motivated and capable of working effectively on your own initiative as well as in a team and be able to interact at all levels with the company. Excellent planning and organising skills and the ability to prioritise work with conflicting deadlines are also essential for this role.

Applicants must be available for an on-site interview at the company premises in January 2014.

We offer a range of benefits including;

A competitive salaryExcellent experience in managing a high profile projectA generous personal development budget in addition to formal KTP Management TrainingAn opportunity to register for a higher degree and mentoring for Chartered status

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dr.Fin O'Flaherty on 0114 2253178 or f.j.oflaherty@shu.ac.uk

Non-EU Nationals please note

We welcome applications from non-EEA applicants. However, we have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. Before applying please check whether you would be eligible to work in the UK under the points-based system by using the UKBA points-based calculator. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website. If you will need a Tier 2 Certificate of Sponsorship, contact us before applying to check whether we should be able to issue one if you’re appointed.

Please quote reference: ACE 1080/13

Closing date: 7 January 2014 at 12.00 noon

Further information and application forms are available from www.shu.ac.uk/jobs or telephone 0114 225 3950 or email recruitment@shu.ac.uk

Human Resources Directorate
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus
Howard Street, Sheffield S1 1WB

Please be aware we only accept completed Sheffield Hallam University application forms. Please do not send CV's.

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