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Graduate Career Opportunity with Queen's University, Belfast at Harlequin

9th March 2007

For over 25 years, Clarehill Plastics Limited has pioneered the development of rotationally moulded environmental containers. Today, Clarehill is firmly established as the UK’s leading, independent manufacturer of rotationally moulded fuel storage products, under the Harlequin brand.

Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership with the Polymer Processing Research Centre at Queen’s University, Belfast, Clarehill Plastics Limited can offer a unique opportunity to manage a challenging project which is central to the company’s development strategy. As an Associate in a Knowledge Transfer Partnership, in addition to the valuable work experience gained, opportunities for business based training and professional development will be offered.

Project Develop innovative containment systems to drive the development of new products into new markets, through the establishment of a New Business Dvelopment capability.

Duration Two years with the potential of full time employment within Clarehill Plastics Limited at the end of the project. Applicants should not that although employed by Queen’s University, Belfast the post holder’s place of work will be in the company premises in Moira, Co. Armagh. From time to time it may be necessary for the successful candidate to spend short period of time in Great Britain and Europe. Candidates should therefore be able to travel at short notice.

Applicant Profile Hold at least a 2:1 Honours Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Chemical, Manufacturing or Polymer Engineering or a relevant scientific or engineering discipline. In addition applicants must have a minimum of one year’s relevant commercial experience. Applicants who hold a 2.2 honours degree (or equivalent) in the above in addition to a minimum of two years’ relevant commercial experience or a related higher degree will also be considered. Further criteria are available in the application pack.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships is a Government initiative, which enables companies to take advantage of the wealth of technology and expertise available in academia, including Queen’s University Belfast. With up to two thirds government funding, a company can initiative, which enables companies to take advantage of the wealth of technology and expertise available in academia, including Queen’s University Belfast. With up to two thirds government funding, a company can use this knowledge to support important projects and to attract and develop talented graduate staff. The University and Clarehill Plastics Ltd are committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. They therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. KTP has several sponsors including Invest Northern Ireland.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date: 4.00 pm, Friday 23 March 2007

The University is committed to equal opportunity and selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Personnel Manager
The Personnel Department
The Queen’s University Belfast
Belfast
BT7 1NN

Tel: 028 90973044
Fax. 028 90971040
E-mail personnel@qub.ac.uk