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University of Plymouth; Newquay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Plymouth invites applications for a KTP Associate – Low Carbon Recycled Masonry Products (RIG2) in Newquay. The role is full-time, fixed-term for 30 months, 37.5 hours per week, on-site with travel between sites.

The successful candidate will drive laboratory-to-plant scale-up and support commercial readiness, partnering with Recycle It Global Ltd (RIG). Applicants should have a strong materials science background and will work with BS EN 771-1 and 772 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop formulations for low carbon masonry products.
• Validate performance against BS EN 771-1 and 772.
• Scale laboratory outcomes into plant-level production.
• Support commercial readiness of the product.

Job description

KTP Associate – Low Carbon Recycled Masonry Products (RIG2)

Are you passionate about low carbon materials, circular economy innovation and translating research into real world impact?

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable graduate researcher to lead a major innovation project through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Recycle It Global Ltd (RIG) and the University of Plymouth.

The project aims to transform waste derived filter press cake and recycled sands into a fully certified, high performance, low carbon masonry brick, creating a new circular construction product and embedding advanced materials science capability within RIG.

You will play a pivotal role in developing formulations, validating performance against British Standards (BS EN 771 1 and 772), scaling laboratory outcomes into plant level production, and supporting commercial readiness.

This is a full time, fixed term role, working 37.5 hours per week for 30 months due to funding.

For more information on Innovation and Commercialisation please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

You will be based at the company partner in Newquay but will be expected to travel between sites.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

A current full driving licence (manual transmission) is essential as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles. This role is also subject to health surveillance with our Occupational Health team.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Boksun Kim: by email at [e-mail]

We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).

Company: University of Plymouth Salary: £30,000 to £32,000 a year, pro rata Hours: Full-time Location: Newquay Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 5 Oct 2026 Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

Summary

Are you passionate about low carbon materials, circular economy innovation and translating research into real world impact?

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly capable graduate researcher to lead a major innovation project through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between Recycle It Global Ltd (RIG) and the University of Plymouth.

The project aims to transform waste derived filter press cake and recycled sands into a fully certified, high performance, low carbon masonry brick, creating a new circular construction product and embedding advanced materials science capability within RIG.

You will play a pivotal role in developing formulations, validating performance against British Standards (BS EN 771 1 and 772), scaling laboratory outcomes into plant level production, and supporting commercial readiness.

This is a full time, fixed term role, working 37.5 hours per week for 30 months due to funding.

For more information on Innovation and Commercialisation please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

You will be based at the company partner in Newquay but will be expected to travel between sites.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

A current full driving licence (manual transmission) is essential as you will be driving University of Plymouth vehicles. This role is also subject to health surveillance with our Occupational Health team.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Boksun Kim: by email at [e-mail]

We’re currently unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker visa route. However, we welcome applicants who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on visa routes we can accept (e.g. Graduate visas).

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