KTP Associate (Low Carbon Materials Specialist)

Fixed term for 30 months from start date

At Teesside University, we are ambitious in our goals, vision and aspirations. We challenge expectations and push the boundaries of what is possible. From transforming our campus through a £300m investment and capital development programme, to creating outstanding, innovative academic programmes, our work is always relevant and purpose-driven.

The School of Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies enjoys an excellent reputation for innovation and our teaching staff combine academic excellence, world class research and industrial experience. It offers a diverse range of accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as degree apprenticeships, all informed by a number of active research projects in these areas.

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which is part funded by Innovate UK.  It’s essential you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position. Find out more by Visiting: https://www.ktp-uk.org/.

This position is initially for a 30 month fixed term contract, employed by Teesside University but working day to day at Dauson Engineering Group Ltd premises in Cardiff, Wales. 

Your role will be to work with the company and academic team to integrate novel cement systems based on geopolymer cement binders through calcium extraction, carbonation, and low-temperature mechano-chemical activation process into DEG business structure to produce ultra-low carbon construction materials from construction and demolition wastes (CDWs )

The appointed candidate will have access to a dedicated £5,000 training budget tailored towards their personal development, access to industry leading technology and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University. 

For Job Description and Person Specification please review the Candidate Pack by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

Please note: This is a two-stage interview position.

First stage interview will take place via Microsoft Teams

Second stage interview will take place in person where you will present to a panel at Dauson Environmental Group Ltd, Cardiff. 

This post is “Subject to receipt of grant funding award”.

Apply now if you would like to join us.

For further details of this and other posts, please refer to our website by clicking the 'Apply' button above. 

Interview date:  28/01/2025

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