Green Chemistry Industrial Liaison Officer University of York

University of York -Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence

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The Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence is at the forefront of research into the application of novel green chemical and sustainable technologies. The GCCE has recently won substantial new funding from the ERDF to develop an Industrial Engagement Facility to enable pre-startups, startups, SMEs  and LCs to use specialist technologies, introduce innovative production methods and promote R&D within the field of generating valuable chemicals from waste within the substantial food and chemicals processing industries particularly in the Yorkshire and Humber region.

The Green Chemistry Industrial Liaison Officer will be responsible for output and financial reporting to the ERDF, and scientific input into projects undertaken in the facility.

The salary will be in the range: £29,249 to £31,020 per annum on grade 6 of the University's payscales. The post is available immediately and until March 31 2015.

This position is offered at 0.9 FTE (33.3 hours a week).

The successful candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, relevant experience of project management and reporting in a research or business setting and a good theoretical and practical knowledge of green chemistry.

Closing date: Tuesday 13 November 2012

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