Novel Product Development Scientist in Smart Horticulture (KTP Finisher)

This role offers a supportive and inclusive opportunity to contribute to the final stages of a transformative Knowledge Transfer Partnership at Nottingham Trent University, working collaboratively with a major cut‑flower supplier. The project seeks to create a more sustainable, mindful and environmentally sensitive supply chain: enhancing flower quality, reducing resource use, and enabling localised premium flower production.

As the KTP Finisher, you will bring together the technical, experimental and translational aspects of the programme. You will work across plant science, controlled‑environment horticulture, sensing, data integration, sustainability modelling and commercial application. The
role involves hands‑on experimental work, developing and refining protocols, and producing clear documentation to support scale‑up.

You will collaborate with colleagues from the commercial partner and NTU, ensuring that knowledge is shared effectively and that the project reaches a coherent, well‑evidenced and commercially ready conclusion.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will undertake of the following areas of work, with the balance determined in discussion with the line manager and commercial partner.

• Experimental Work & Crop Optimisation
• Protocol Harmonisation & Technical Standards
• Data, Modelling & Digital Integration
• Project Delivery, Coordination & Knowledge Transfer

We’re looking for a motivated and curious horticultural scientist or engineer to take a pivotal role in completing a cutting‑edge Knowledge Transfer Partnership at Nottingham Trent University.

This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of controlled‑environment crop science, sustainability, data modelling and real‑world commercial innovation. You’ll help finalise experimental optimisation of premium roses, complete key digital and environmental models, and shape the procedures that will guide the future of sustainable flower production at scale. You’ll split your time between the commercial partner and NTU’s research environment, working hands‑on with crops, sensors and data workflows to deliver the final technical and translational steps of the project.

If you’re excited by transforming experimental results into operational reality, and want your work to have direct environmental and commercial impact, this role puts you at the heart of an ambitious industry shift.