KTP Associate: Novel Food Development Lead

We are seeking an ambitious candidate with experience in bioprocessing or novel food development for a KTP Associate position based at Green Britain Group, in Bath and Stroud, UK.

Do you have strong knowledge and research experience in bioprocessing, mechanochemistry or the use of extrusion in a food development environment? Do you want to further your career through an industrial project with one of the UK’s leading research-intensive universities whilst pursuing a career in industry?

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Food Science or a master’s degree with a minimum of three years’ manufacturing experience in the novel food sector
• A thorough understanding of lignocellulosic processing or protein extraction
• Experience of bioprocessing laboratory work
• Experience of collaborative working with industry
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

You will be working within Green Britain Group to embed knowledge through this innovative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), with academic support from the University of Bath, to extract edible proteins from grass, producing a vast, sustainable source of inexpensive nutritious food products including a burger and protein shakes.

This is an opportunity for you to ‘fast track’ your career into business by leading a high profile and strategically meaningful project to a successful conclusion, allowing you to utilise your academic achievements in an industrial setting.

By joining this multidisciplinary KTP between Green Britain Group and the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath, you will have the opportunity to work on a challenging and exciting project, using ground-breaking technology with incredible team support and development opportunities.