Swansea University
Research Assistant or Officer
Swansea SA2 8PP
Key information
- Pay
- £34,610 to £46,049 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Workplace arrangement
- On-site
- Posted date
- 22 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Nov 2026
About this role
PHEROCROP is a collaborative R&D project developing a sprayable pheromone delivery system for integrated pest management in commercial horticulture. Swansea University's contribution focuses on formulation science and analytical testing. The experimental programme includes biodegradable polymer selection, formulation and microencapsulation, pheromone incorporation and compatibility, release behaviour, physical and storage stability, repeatability, and preparation of larger experimental batches for further validation.