Salary
Salary: The salary shall be determined by the Researcher, the University and the KTP partner. The amount shall be appropriate to the experience and qualifications of the appointed Researcher, up to 39,000 per annum.
Location
Location: Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Employment
This post is full time (35 hours per week) and is fixed term for up to 3 years.
Project Overview
In this role, the successful candidate will make a leading engineering contribution to a 36‑month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded programme between the University of Glasgow and the Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI). SWRI provides scientific knowledge and innovation for its member companies, who represent approximately 90% of Scotch Whisky production (by volume). Members range from multinational global businesses to small family‑owned distillers, and together they benefit from cost‑effective applied research that gives Scotch Whisky a competitive advantage and helps address common industry challenges.
Role Responsibilities
The postholder will take primary responsibility for delivery of a functional prototype optical sensor for the rapid, early detection of undesirable taints or off‑flavours in whisky. This will involve integrating multiple subsystems—including optical, fluidic, electronic, embedded and software components—around a sensing architecture produced at the University. The role includes prototyping, troubleshooting and validating sensor performance, and engaging stakeholders to gather feedback on sensor integration in applied research and industrial production settings. The postholder will become part of SWRI’s Flavour Management team and will interact with other whisky science experts at SWRI.
Work Locations
The post will be predominantly based in person at SWRI’s site in Riccarton, Edinburgh but will also involve periods spent at the Advanced Research Centre on the University of Glasgow campus in the early stages of the project. Travel to SWRI member company sites and to external KTP training events will also be required during the project.
Contact
Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Alasdair Clark at Alasdair.Clark@glasgow.ac.uk.
Visa
The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will need to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship. The post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if transferable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
Application
For more information and to apply please visit: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/ktp-associate-systems-design-and-integration-engineer-5863252?source=gla.ac.uk.
Equality and Diversity
We strongly endorse the principles of Athena SWAN, including a supportive and flexible working environment, with commitment from all levels of the organisation in promoting gender equality.
Charity
The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.
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