At a Glance
- Tasks: Accelerate the commercialisation of innovative HAPY-Tex technology through market validation and customer engagement.
- Company: Join Loughborough University, a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and societal impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous time off, flexible working options, and access to world-class facilities.
- Other info: Great opportunities for personal growth and career development await you!
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact while developing your skills in a dynamic, supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passionate about research with strong communication and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 34335 - 41965 £ per year.
Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our multidisciplinary team as a research associate to accelerate the commercialisation and translation of the HAPY-Tex technology. This includes customer discovery, market validation, value proposition development, business model development, techno-economic assessment, intellectual property evaluation, and route-to-market analysis. Working within a UKRI Proof of Concept project, you will engage with prospective customers, industry stakeholders and partners to better understand market needs, validate commercial opportunities, and inform the future development, adoption and exploitation of the technology.
About You:
- Passionate about turning research into real-world impact.
- Commercially aware with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to manage projects independently.
Why should you Apply? With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Fiona Hatton, Department of Materials, via email to f.hatton@lboro.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Our Benefits: We’re committed to creating an environment where you can flourish. You’ll enjoy generous time off, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, plus a holiday purchase scheme. Other benefits include flexible and hybrid working options, family-friendly support, world-class sporting facilities, and a wide range of financial, health, and sustainability perks.
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