Research Associate in Smart Manufacturing
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Position Overview & Specifications
National Centre for Food Manufacturing
Location: HolbeachSalary: From £36,333 per annum
This post is fixed term until 30 September 2024, and full time at 1.0 FTE
Closing Date: Sunday 11 June 2023
Interview Date: Monday 03 July 2023
Reference: COS981
The National Centre For Food Manufacturing (NCFM) at the University of Lincoln is recruiting a Research Associate to work on the Smart People + Smart Process = Smart Factory (S3) Project. NCFM are partners in this initiative working with industry. The S3 Project will advance sustainability and process efficiency by turning such initiatives into a gamified production system at the industrial partner’s food manufacturing factory - enabling staff to see and then act on matters regarding process efficiency, energy use and carbon footprint. The project will also develop a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of factory operations using data analysis software packages.
The capability to assess and analyse data from manufacturing environments is desirable, and as is experience of carbon footprinting and/or LCA. Being able to work with large and potentially very complex datasets is essential. Established practice with wireless and digital technologies is desirable as is working with manufacturers in agriculture, food and beverage. The ability to work with data and connect different sources of data is crucial to the S3 project. The candidate will be based at the NCFM Holbeach Campus however frequent travel to partner sites in Essex is essential.
The University of Lincoln offers exciting career opportunities with the chance to grow and develop to reach your full potential. We also offer a wide range of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave allowance, progressive pay rates, access to discounts at popular stores and more.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Wayne Martindale, Associate Professor in Food Insights and Sustainability, at wmartindale@lincoln.ac.uk
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Associate in Smart Manufacturing roles across University of Lincoln's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,333 - £36,333 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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