THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Recruitment Role Profile Form
Job Title: Associate Professor in Food Sciences
School/Department: School of Biosciences - Division of Food Sciences
Salary: £48,743 - £58,172 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
Job Family and Level: Research and Teaching Level 6
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: Full-time
Location: Sutton Bonington Campus
Reporting to: Head of the Food Sciences Division
Purpose of the Role:
The person appointed will be expected to engage in high quality research in an area of food science, and to contribute to teaching in this area on the range of programmes offered by the School at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. We are particularly interested in applicants with research interests in one or more of the following areas:
Food processing Sustainable development of novel foods ingredients through the use of novel processing routes The development of low water food products utilising starch and non-starch polysaccharide technologies Understanding the structure-functionality of biomaterial science and relevant conversion technologies Understanding the relationship between food processing for better nutrition Food material and food structure characterisation using state of the art measurement capability
The post holder will also be required to make an appropriate contribution to administration.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Research To undertake original research in an area of Food and Biomaterial Sciences. To publish research in peer-reviewed journals. To seek external, including industrial, research funding as appropriate. To produce research suitable for dissemination to conferences, workshops and meetings (both international and national). To forge collaborations within and outside the University as appropriate. To encourage and work with other members of the Division/School/University on joint research activities, including research seminars. To undertake research student supervision as required. To contribute fully to School research activities, including the provision of information required for the REF or similar activities.
Teaching To prepare and deliver lectures, seminars/tutorials at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and in the delivery of training to industry in the area of food and biomaterial science. To contribute to course and curriculum development and design, including course management and other teaching administrative duties (where appropriate). To participate in the assessments for initial and higher degrees and diplomas of the University and to act as invigilator in such examinations as required. To support and comply with the University and School teaching quality assurance standards and procedures, including the provision of such information as may be required.
Administration To undertake administrative work/management functions and generally to assist with efficient and effective completion of the work of the School and the University. This may include participation in relevant committees and working groups. To act as a personal tutor for both undergraduate and postgraduate students as required. To take part in and contribute to staff development activities consistent with continuous professional development. To ensure compliance with health and safety requirements in all aspects of work. Any other duties appropriate to the grade and role of the person appointed.
This job description may be subject to revision following discussion with the person appointed and forms part of the contract of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience:
Essential Desirable Qualifications/ PhD (or equivalent) in food Postgraduate qualification in Education science, chemical engineering, teaching (or equivalent). material characterisation, biochemistry or a relevant discipline. Skills/Training Proven ability to produce high quality research in the area food & biomaterial science. Proven ability to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in relevant subjects. Ability to carry out an independent research programme. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Evidence of administrative role/skills in Higher Education. Experience A track record of high quality publications in academic journals in a areas relevant to the School of Biosciences (Food Sciences Division)- as set out in Purpose of Role. Proven record of attracting research funding and/or leading research projects. Proven ability to undertake research in collaboration with industrial partners. Successful record of supervising higher degree students Teaching experience in Essential Desirable relevant subjects at HE level.
Personal Ability to work to deadlines and Commitment to scientific Attributes prioritise tasks. outreach and dissemination Ability to develop own research of scientific research to lay area and flexibility to collaborate community. with colleagues. Ability to work well in a team.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to either Professor Tim Foster, Head of Division, tel: 0115 951 6246, email: [email protected] Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Applicants will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as defined by the requirements set out by the UK Border and Immigration Agency. Please visit http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information. Further Particulars and Recruitment Role Profile Form
The University of Nottingham is committed to providing a truly international education, inspiring our students, producing world-leading research and benefitting the communities around our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. Our purpose is to improve life for individuals and societies worldwide. By bold innovation and excellence in all that we do, we make both knowledge and discoveries matter.
Our vision is to be widely recognised as the first choice of: students who want a top quality, international education researchers who want the best opportunity to make a significant global impact businesses that want innovative partners who give them an edge on their competition By attracting ambitious and talented students, staff, and business partners, we will firmly establish ourselves among the top 10 UK universities by 2015, and both of our campuses in Asia will be recognised as leading higher education providers within their regions. Our vision is to be recognised around the world for our signature contributions, especially in global food security, energy and sustainability, and health.
The School of Biosciences is one of the largest Schools in the University and is part of the Faculty of Science. It is one of two Schools based on the Sutton Bonington Campus which has its own farm and animal research facilities. The REF2014 exercise saw an increase in Grade Point Average on the RAE2008 score, and we were ranked 2nd for Research Power in the Agriculture, Veterinary and Food Science Unit of Assessment, with 97% of our research being ‘international quality’ (74% of our research outputs being ‘world leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’, 83% of our Impact Case studies receiving this classification and the Research Environment gaining a score of 100% in the ‘world leading’ classification). This is due to heavy investment into the Sutton Bonington campus over the past two decades, and a close interaction with industry, exemplified by the recently published University ‘Food and Drink Capability Statement’ (http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/servicesforbusiness/documents1/fdbrochure.pdf). The School was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary prize on 24 February 2012 for Global Food Security. There is a collegiate approach to collaboration within the School and with other Schools and Faculties. Joint programmes of research are actively encouraged. The School attracts funding from BBSRC, EPSRC, EU, Defra, Charities and Industry.
Further information concerning the School of Biosciences can be found using the following link: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/biosciences/index.aspx
The Division of Food Sciences includes 21 academic and 21 administrative/technical staff engaged in research and teaching in areas of Biomaterial Science, Sensory Science, Microbiology, Brewing Science, and Macromolecular Hydrodynamics.
Food Sciences is internationally renowned for research on food material properties and their impact on sensory and nutritional performance. External collaboration with academic institutes and industrial partners promotes knowledge transfer and use of our research in industrial environments. Our research comprises a multidisciplinary team and leads the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Food, in collaboration with the Universities of Birmingham (Formulation Engineering) and Loughborough (Sustainable Manufacturing). We house a bespoke Food Processing Facility, the National Centre for Macromolecular Hydrodynamics and have a Sensory Science Centre. We are part of the University’s Institute of Advanced Manufacturing, and have close connection with Nutritional Sciences and the Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre, with its NIHR-funded Biomedical Research Unit and the Sir Peter Mansfield Magnetic Resonance Centre.
It is anticipated that the successful applicant will also develop joint research programmes with colleagues in the Division of Food Sciences whose research encompasses all levels of food and beverage production contributing to understanding and controlling quality and safety, starting with raw materials though processing to consumer preference and subsequent effects on the body. They are internationally renowned for research on the fundamental understanding of food structure and flavour delivery and its perception. International expertise also exists in understanding the behaviour of microbial pathogens and spoilage organisms, developing methods for their control and improvement of fermented products through understanding of microbial performance, and an understanding of the gut microbiota.
We offer two undergraduate degrees including, BSc courses in Food Science and Nutrition and Food Science. At Masters level we offer an MSc in Food Production Management, Applied Biomolecular Technology for the Biopharmaceutical, Food and Biotechnology industries, Applied Biopharmaceutical Biotechnology and Entrepreneurship and an MRes in Food Science and Engineering. We offer a range of ‘Research degrees (PhD, MPhil and MRes) directly associated with our research interests, and often to fit with industry sponsorship.