KTP Associate: Pioneering Low-Carbon Masonry

Gradsouthwest; Newquay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Recycle It Global Ltd and the University of Plymouth offer a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop a sustainable, waste-derived brick product. You will be employed by the University of Plymouth and work mainly at RIG's Plymouth and Newquay sites, combining university laboratory work with industrial manufacturing exposure.

You will collaborate with academic supervisors and business leaders, contributing to experimental design, data analysis and reporting for commercialisation of the product.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Materials Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Understanding of cementitious materials and construction products.
• Experience with laboratory experimentation, experimental design and data analysis.
• Ability to plan and manage complex technical work and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full driving licence; travel between Plymouth and Newquay sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical development of the brick product from materials to testing and commercial preparation.
• Develop sustainable waste-derived materials for brick formulations.
• Design and optimise low-carbon binder systems.
• Carry out laboratory testing to assess strength, durability, and microstructure.
• Analyze data and guide product development based on results.
• Ensure compliance with British and European standards (BS EN 771-1; BS EN 772 series).
• Scale up to pilot-scale and industrial manufacturing trials.
• Develop SOPs, QC protocols and testing methods for long-term operations.

Skills

Lab experimentation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

MSc or PhD in Materials Science or related engineering

Tools

Laboratory testing

Job description

Recycle It Global Ltd and the University of Plymouth offer a Knowledge Transfer Partnership to develop a sustainable, waste-derived brick product. You will be employed by the University of Plymouth and work mainly at RIG's Plymouth and Newquay sites, combining university laboratory work with industrial manufacturing exposure.

You will collaborate with academic supervisors and business leaders, contributing to experimental design, data analysis and reporting for commercialisation of the product.