Position Overview & Specifications

Become a Whisky Scientist at the Scotch Whisky Research Institute

About Us

The Scotch Whisky Research Institute (SWRI) is the research and technology organisation funded by the UK distilling industry. Our UKAS accredited laboratory is based at Heriot Watt Research Park on the west side of Edinburgh where we carry out an innovative programme of research to support the Scotch Whisky industry through all stages of the production process. A priority for the Scotch Whisky industry is future sustainability and this is central to all our research. We are a focused scientific team with an outward looking attitude enabling us to work with the Scotch Whisky industry and its supply chain plus a wide range of other science providers.

About this job

We want to recruit a scientist with a desire to develop their skills and experience to help meet the current and future science and technical needs of the Scotch Whisky industry. This role will contribute to our whole research programme.

Alongside developing laboratory skills and experimental design, the job will include scientific report writing, verbal presentation, data analysis techniques and technical consultancy to the industry. A full training programme will be given, tailored to meet your immediate and longer-term development needs depending on your background experience.

A competitive package, including a generous Group Personal Pension Plan and private medical insurance, will be offered.

Key Skills

· Proven scientific excellence within a laboratory environment.

· The ability to apply your experience to multi-disciplinary project work.

· Effective team-working with a flexible and innovative approach.

· Clear and positive communication skills.

Qualifications

A good honours degree in a scientific discipline is essential, supported by further laboratory experience gained either in achieving a research based post-graduate qualification or a minimum of two years’ relevant work experience.

To apply

Please send a letter explaining how your experience and skills would make you an excellent whisky scientist along with your CV to Dr James Brosnan, Director of Research at recruit@swri.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 3rd July 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £35,000.00 per year

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