Research Scientist in Advanced Fibres

This KTP role will be based at Rheon Labs, Hewlett House, 1 Broughton St, London, SW8 3QJ

Do you hold an MSc or PhD in Material Science/Engineering, Textile technology, or a related field? Do you have a strong background in polymer processing and characterisation with experience of working in a research lab or experience working with the production and testing of polymer fibres? Would you like to work with a leading materials company to develop novel fibres for elite performance apparel?

The University of Leeds has an opportunity for you to ‘fast track’ your career in industry by leading a project to develop and prototype advanced strain-rate-sensitive fibres designed to provide innovative sportswear to athletes and active consumers. Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), you will be working in collaboration with a sector leading materials company, Rheon Labs, and Leeds University’s School of Design.

As a KTP Associate, you will be expected to manage this project and effectively transfer knowledge from the academic knowledge base at The University of Leeds to Rheon Labs. You will be working closely with academics in the School of Design and Rheon Lab’s scientific team to bridge knowledge gaps in fibre and yarn processing to enable the commercialisation of the innovative fibres for their uses in performance footwear or garment industries.

Rheon Labs is an innovative company whose groundbreaking energy-absorbing super polymer technology provides ultimate functionality for athletes and companies that require its unique properties as part of their product suite. Rheon Lab’s reputation as an industry leader is growing each day with partners including Its partners include Adidas, Rapha, Harley Davidson, and many more. This is an exciting opportunity to work within industry and to develop your skills at an established and forward thinking organisation.

What are the benefits of being a KTP Associate?

• All KTP Associates spend 10% of their time on Personal Development, making full use of a £3,000 PD budget
• Access to two residential training sessions aimed at developing project management skills
• Opportunity to gain both management and academic experience
• Potential to fast-track a career in industry
• Access to a wealth of academic resources
• Access to a Travel & Subsistence and Consumables budget
• Access to mentoring sessions through Innovate UK

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact

Academic Supervisor

Professor Ningtao Mao / Professor of Fibre and Textile Technology

Email: N.Mao@leeds.ac.uk; 

Professor Muhammad Tausif / Professor of Sustainable Textile Manufacturing

Email: M.Tausif@leeds.ac.uk

Company Supervisor

Jared Ide / Senior Polymer Process Engineer

Email: jared.m.ide@rheonlabs.com 

Project Coordinator

James Hartford / Innovation Support Coordinator (University of Leeds)

Email: J.Hartford@leeds.ac.uk

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