Research Associate in Process Systems Engineering
Job Description
Faculty / Department
Faculty of Engineering
Salary
£48,056 – £56,345 per annum
Location / Campus
South Kensington Campus – Hybrid
Contract Type / Work Pattern
Full time – Fixed term
Closing date
27-Oct-2024
About the role
The Department of Chemical Engineering is seeking a Research Associate in Process Systems Engineering to be funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). You will develop algorithms and a user interface for modelling and optimisation of manufacturing recipes and related process control strategies. You will work as part of a team that develops model-based approaches to design space characterization and optimization, and derivation of surrogate models to integrate algorithms with process analytical technologies and develop a digital twin platform.
The position is part of the wider collaboration with GSK towards the development of advanced modelling, optimization and control methodologies for biomanufacturing. You will work with collaborators to understand industrial needs that inform the user interface design. You will work under the supervision of Dr Maria Papathanasiou and Prof Cleo Kontoravdi at the Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering.
What you would be doing
Your key responsibilities will include:
Integrating end-to-end biomanufacturing process models into optimisation and control algorithms, interfacing online measurement systems and existing workflows
Developing computer-aided tools for design-space characterization and optimization
Developing user friendly GUIs for the above tools
Generating new codes, evaluating, and fully documenting them
Collaborating with the industry partner by collecting information and feedback, gaining process know-how, and implementing optimization and control algorithms
What we are looking for
We are looking for enthusiastic candidates that match the below profile:
PhD in Chemical and/or Process Systems Engineering or similar
Strong background in Artificial Intelligence, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Practical experience with process simulation, process analysis, process optimization
Experience in software development
Experience working within a research environment
Demonstrated publication experience in relevant and refereed journals, as well as international conferences
Track-record of projects involving industrial partners
Experience in biopharmaceutical applications is preferred
Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £43,003– £46,297 per annum.
What we can offer you
Experience in working on and expanding knowledge of digital manufacturing
Collaboration with multinational biopharmaceuticals partner
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to conduct science for humanity.
Access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progressionSector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
Further information
The contract will run for 18 months until 31/05/2026 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension subject to research funding. The post is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London (South Kensington Campus).
If you require any further details on the role please contact: Dr Maria Papathanasiou ([email protected]), or Prof Cleo Kontoravdi ([email protected]).
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Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 27th October 2024
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Download: ENG03284 Research Associate In Process Systems Engineering Job Description.Pdf
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