Job Description

About the vacancy:

This is an opportunity to carry out research that is part of an exciting European Innovation Council-funded project that brings together Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) technology and hydroponics. It will develop next-generation hydroponic production systems with near future applications in agriculture and the urban environment. The project is led by KU Leuven in Belgium and has partners in Southampton, Madrid, Paris and Vienna. The research at UWE will focus on developing hydroponic systems to interface with MFCs in order to optimise C, N and P recovery from a variety of wastes.

About you:

You will be expected to conduct research activities to meet the objectives of the UWE work package and overall project milestones. You will be carrying out research in a greenhouse/laboratory environment to optimise light and nutrient regimes for hydroponics driven by MFCs. The use of analytical chemistry to monitor flows and the use of primary nutrients, together with growing plants hydroponically will be central to your work. An important part of your role will be to contribute to the development of biofilms for MFCs and the development of algorithms for control systems. You will also be contributing to technology transfer and citizen engagement activities. You will be publishing research outputs and travelling to meetings with project partners. Your values will align to those of UWE and the project which include inclusivity, sustainability and the circular economy.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively campus but will involve regular travel to Southampton and travel to project meetings in Leuven/Madrid/Paris/Vienna. At the Frenchay campus of UWE we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed. Bristol is a city that\xe2\x80\x99s famous for its rebellious streak, independent thinking, unique style and edgy creativity. Topping polls on a regular basis, Bristol isn\xe2\x80\x99t just a great place to live, but a great place to work.

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West of England with 32,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with a strong network of employer and partner connections. We are an ambitious and university. We\'re focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise and we are looking for people who share our core values to help us achieve those aims.

In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of including:

• a generous holiday allowance of 35 days pro rata
• up to 12.5 bank holiday/closure days per year
• career average pension schemes available for all staff groups
• access to employee assistance programme
• 1st month free to our

facilities for all new starters * family friendly policies and wellbeing initiatives

• onsite

at our Frenchay Campus * option to participate in the cycle to work scheme

• access to a wide variety of in-house training courses and development programmes

Add your individuality to ours:

Proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we\xe2\x80\x99re always on the lookout for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, Multiple Heritage or Other Minority Ethnic candidates as we are currently under-represented. As a employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

Details of the Mi-Hy project are available in the further particulars. If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Neil Willey on 0117 3282314 or email:

This is a fixed-term post until 1/11/2027, full-time and campus based.

Any candidates wishing to apply who are subsequently appointed to this role without current Right to Work in the UK can be supported to obtain the Global Talent Visa (Academics and Researchers). This will involve a self-application which is a two stage process and we recommend you read the information about each stage on the following links:

. You may also wish to explore other visa options which you are eligible for which will allow you to work in the UK. Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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