Senior Scientist - KTP Associate

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields.  We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities.  Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to work full time on a 2-year collaborative partnership between Anglia Ruskin University and LinkGevity Limited, leading the formulation and embedding of a first in class anti-necrotic for use in cryopreservation via the UK Government sponsored Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP).  This project aims to drive innovation, enhance product development, and strengthen the company research and development capabilities, creating a lasting impact within the sector.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to lead a two-year collaborative project between Anglia Ruskin University and LinkGevity Limited under the UK Government-sponsored Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP). This role offers an exciting opportunity to formulate and embed a first in class anti-necrotic for use in cryopreservation, augmenting our existing platform technology and supporting the development and growth of the cryopreservation sector, whilst improving hospital diagnostics, reducing invasive biopsy requirements and ensuring high-quality samples for accurate and efficient diagnostic.

The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking research in cell culture, 3D Cell culture, cell stains and microscopy, whilst having the ability to critically analyse data using qualitative techniques.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while working closely with industry partners to drive innovation, product development, and commercial impact. The role is well-suited to a researcher with experience in working with model organisms, scaling up technologies in cell culture and possessing strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to applied research.

Although you’ll be employed by ARU, you’ll be based at LinkGevity’s Babraham Campus in Cambridge.

About LinkGevity Limited

LinkGevity Limited is a UK registered company at the forefront of longevity science, dedicated to extending healthspan and improving quality of life through innovative drug discovery and advanced AI technology. Our Anti-Necrotics™ are first-in-class necrosis inhibitors. We are developing a broad and robust pipeline covering clinical as well as non-clinical e.g. tissue engineering applications.

Requirements

PhD in Biological Science or related field

• Undertaken research or have experience in cell culture, 3D Cell culture, cell stains and microscopy
• Ability to critically analyse data using qualitative techniques
• Experience in working with model organisms 
• Knowledge of scaling up technologies in cell culture
• Project management skills
• Self-motivated individual with strong team-working and communication skills

Benefits for the Associate

Develop Skills:

The project will present you with a unique opportunity to gain experience of research in anti-necrosis formulation science and specifically experimental work in modelling.

• You’ll gain access to specialist resources and world-leading academics.
• You’ll have the opportunity to gain further qualifications and certifications, with dedicated training time and a generous training budget.

Take the Lead

• You’ll be the project lead, managing your own workload and ensuring outputs.
• You’ll direct problem-solving activities and your own learning.
• You’ll have creative freedom to suggest changes and develop the project plan.

Interact

• You’ll have continuous support from your Academic and Business Supervisors.
• You’ll work with innovative and ambitious business staff, including contact with senior management. You’ll liaise with current and new LinkGevity Limited’s clients to see the real-life impact of your work.

About the KTP programme

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) are unique, three-way collaborations powering innovation. For nearly 50 years, KTPs have been helping businesses innovate for growth.  They do this by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Right now, around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases (universities and other research organisations) and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs.

For further information:  Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (ktp-uk.org)

For further information or enquiries about this role please email Justin.Stebbing@aru.ac.uk or ben.hooson@aru.ac.uk.

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We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

Guidance Notes: 

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.