Research, Development & Innovation Project Leader (KTP Associate)

You will lead innovative research combining biological and ecological sciences with engineering to revolutionize fish-friendly pump technology. Working with both academic experts from the University of Hull International Fisheries Institute and industry leading engineers from Pumpflow, you’ll work in a state-of-the-art test facility to develop a Next Generation Pump (NGP) that will protect and conserve critically endangered fish populations throughout our river ecosystems.

Required Skills

• Upper second-class honours degree or above (masters/doctorate) in a relevant subject e.g., Engineering or Marine and Freshwater Biology or Zoology
• Strong data handling and analysis skills preferably experience with technical data (e.g., sensing)
• Experience of conducting scientific experiments with live animals (preferably fish, not essential)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment

Desirable Skills

• Experience of working in an industrial environment and solving problems within an engineering context or direct experience of working within an RD&I environment.
• Experience in project management
• Data analysis in R or Python
• UK driving licence
• Videography and photography

As the KTP Associate, you will aid in the design and development of the NGP by utilizing hydrological sensor technologies and high-speed video imaging to understand pump interactions. Your role will therefore involve managing complex data analysis processes and working with live animals using UK Home Office methodologies and industry regulatory standards to achieve the highest levels of scientific requirements. Throughout the project, you’ll work closely with Pumpflow’s engineering team by presenting research findings which translate into practical solutions.