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Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues.
BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as we invest significantly in estate developments and welcome Jay Blades MBE as our inaugural Chancellor.
The School of Art, Design and Performance is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and highly motivated candidate to the role of Optoelectronic KTP Associate.
The associate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of characterization, analysis of various ambient conditions and instrumentation to produce and control dynamically tuned light spectra including wavelength, frequency and energy within a highly accomplished team.
Through the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), you will be working in partnership with Serious Brands Ltd. and Buckinghamshire New University’s School of Engineering.
You will be based for most of the time at the company premises in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, Chapel Offices, Bierton, HP22 5DW but will be employed by Buckinghamshire New University for the duration of the project.
You will receive a training and development package worth £6,000, to be spent according to your needs and project requirements, focussed on helping you work effectively on the KTP, and to plan for your future career.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement – 30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Mohammad Rana via [email protected] and Robbie Jacobs via [email protected]
All applications are to be made in full and online. The University operates an anonymized shortlisting process and therefore any uploaded CVs or supporting documents must not include your name and personal details.
Closing Date: 15.01.2023
Interview Date: 30.01.2023 – 10.02.2023
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
At Buckinghamshire New University equality of opportunity and diversity is at the heart of all we do and fully integrated into our values. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone thrives and feels a sense of belonging. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from different backgrounds and experiences.
Buckinghamshire New University is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.
