Research Chemist (KTP Associate)

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knowledge Transfer Network Limited invites applications for a KTP Associate based mainly at Doff Portland. You will lead a high-impact innovation project, bridging academic research with commercial product development, supported by Nottingham Trent University and Professor Gareth Cave.

We welcome applications even if you do not meet every criterion; the role offers training and development opportunities and a chance to advance industrially relevant scientific expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Sciences or closely related discipline.
• Ability to translate theoretical knowledge into practical, applied research.
• Experience leading R&D projects at the interface of academia and industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategically important innovation project within Doff Portland.
• Collaborate with Nottingham Trent University and Professor Gareth Cave.
• Deliver an ambitious R&D programme to enhance technical and innovation capabilities.

Education

PhD in Chemical Sciences

Job description

We wish to recruit an energetic, insightful and adaptable individual who holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences, or a closely related discipline, and can translate theoretical knowledge into practical application by leading a strategically important innovation project within Doff Portland.

Working as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate, you will be based primarily at Doff Portland and will take responsibility for delivering an ambitious research and development programme designed to enhance the company’s technical and innovation capabilities. The role offers a unique opportunity to work at the interface between academic research and commercial product development, applying scientific expertise to address real-world industry challenges.

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We’ll still consider applications even if you don’t meet every single one of the requirements, so don’t be put off if you don’t match them perfectly.

As a KTP Associate, you will work within Doff Portland to develop and embed knowledge, systems and capabilities, with research and academic support from Nottingham Trent University under the supervision of Professor Gareth Cave.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships offer the ideal opportunity to apply your academic expertise through a real-world business challenge while accelerating your professional development. The programme includes a dedicated training and development budget of up to £5,667 and 10% of your time is ring-fenced for personal and professional development activities.

About the business

Doff Portland, part of the Pelsis Group, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of home and garden products, specialising in pest control, weed control and plant care solutions for domestic and retail markets.

The company develops, manufactures and distributes an extensive portfolio of biocides, herbicides, fertilisers and environmentally responsible pest control products, supplying major UK retailers, garden centres and international distribution networks. Doff has established a strong market position through both branded and white-label product ranges, with particular strengths in ready-to-use formulations and sustainable solutions that support responsible gardening practices.