KTP Associate in Sustainable Construction Products

Do you have a strong background in inorganic chemistry and/or geochemistry that can be transferable to study cementitious materials produced from clay resources? Are you familiarised with the design, characterisation and testing of cementitious, ceramic and/or masonry products? Are you motivated to work across academia and industry? Do you want to work in Research & Development for a leading company that specialises in the manufacturing of masonry products?

The University of Bath has an excellent opportunity for you to ‘fast-track’ your career in industry by leading a high-profile, strategically important project to completion. Through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), you will work in partnership with Wienerberger Ltd to develop sustainable masonry products applying inorganic polymer technology, with the aim to contribute to their ambitions net-zero goals.

About the role
You will be tasked with working as part of a team that embeds knowledge within Wienerberger Ltd allowing the company to create different construction products (e.g. tiles, bricks, blocks) applying different cementitious materials production technologies, with the goal of reducing the carbon output of existing products, and opening further market opportunities for Wienerberger. As part of your responsibilities, you will undertake market and regulatory analysis, carry out feasibility studies, and develop novel construction materials formulations and manufacturing protocols in partnership with a first class academic and company team.

Holding a doctoral degree (or close to completion) or have equivalent high level research experience in Materials, Chemical or Civil Engineering, Chemistry, Geology, or a closely allied discipline, you will have a good experience in clay-based cementitious materials, their design, characterisation and testing. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be willing to learn and collaborate with a vibrant and dynamic team of researchers across the University of Bath and Wienerberger Ltd.

As a KTP Associate you will be the project lead, managing your own workload to ensure outputs, including leading on meetings. You will also acquire new skills in strategic leadership that can help to super-charge your career.

Additional benefits of being a KTP Associate:

All KTP Associates spend 10% of their time on Personal Development, making full use of a 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 Business Connect

Further information
This 24-month fixed term project must start no later than 16 May 2025. You will be based at Wienerberger Ltd, Kingsbury Works, Rush Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 1LT

It is essential that you understand how KTP works with business and the University, and the vital role you will play. For information about KTPs please visit https://www.ktp-uk.org/

Any questions about this role please email partnerships@bath.ac.uk.