At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to commercialise innovative textile technology and engage with industry stakeholders.
- Company: Be part of Loughborough University, a vibrant community focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, competitive pay, and access to fantastic facilities and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Opportunity for personal growth and career development in a multidisciplinary setting.
- Why this job: Make a real-world impact while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Passionate about research, with strong communication and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 34335 - 41965 £ per year.
The position is Full Time, Fixed Term for up to 6 months and to be in person, based on the Loughborough campus.
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.
Closing Date: 16 November 2026
Our Benefits: At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
- Generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme.
- Access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
- Competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities.
- Support through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options.
- Discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support.
- Access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting.
Research Associate in Commercialisation of Functional Textiles in Leicester employer: Loughborough University
Loughborough University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to numerous growth opportunities while making a meaningful impact on students' lives across the UK. Located in a dynamic academic environment, the university fosters a supportive atmosphere where your passion for higher education can truly thrive.
