Research Associate: Market Validation & Commercialisation

Economics Network; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid work

14 university closure days + bank hols

Job summary

Loughborough University seeks a motivated research associate to accelerate the commercialisation and translation of the HAPY-Tex technology. You will engage with customers and industry partners to validate market needs and inform future development within a UKRI Proof of Concept project.

The role involves market validation, value proposition development, and route-to-market analysis. The Department of Materials focuses on sustainability, energy tech, and manufacturing innovation, offering a

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate commercialisation and translation of the HAPY-Tex technology.
• Engage with prospective customers, industry stakeholders and partners to understand market needs.
• Validate commercial opportunities and inform future development, adoption and exploitation of the technology.

Job description

Loughborough University seeks a motivated research associate to accelerate the commercialisation and translation of the HAPY-Tex technology. You will engage with customers and industry partners to validate market needs and inform future development within a UKRI Proof of Concept project.

The role involves market validation, value proposition development, and route-to-market analysis. The Department of Materials focuses on sustainability, energy tech, and manufacturing innovation, offering a