Wound Research Scientist (KTP Associate)

University of Hull; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget

Job summary

The University of Hull, in partnership with Frontier Therapeutics Ltd, is seeking a dynamic KTP Associate to lead models demonstrating efficacy of a prototype RF-based wound device. You will work with Hull, York and Frontier teams to translate wound biology into translational pre-clinical evaluation.

The role is fixed-term for 32 months, primarily based at Frontier Therapeutics in Cardiff with strong collaboration across academia and industry to accelerate wound care innovations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical science or other relevant discipline.
• Hands on experience of developing, implementing and/or validating wound models.
• Relevant experience of working in a commercial and/or industrial environment, Knowledge of the wound regulatory landscape and/or pre-clinical testing pathways.

Skills

PhD in Biomedical science

Hands on experience of wound models

Commercial/industrial experience

Education

PhD in Biomedical science

Job description

Salary

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, creating a community where colleagues feel respected and valued. We aim to reflect the diversity of our students and communities, and to strengthen our university through collaboration and diverse perspectives, across all roles at the University. £38,784 with a dedicated £6,000 training budget for personal development Full Time - 40 hours per week Location: primarily based at the company partner's premises in Cardiff. Fixed Term - 32 months

Role

Frontier Therapeutics Ltd, in partnership with the University of Hull is looking to recruit a dynamic and highly driven graduate with relevant biomedical skills who will lead the implementation of appropriate models to demonstrate efficacy of a prototype radio frequency-based medical device to support the care of hard-to-heal wounds. Chronic wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, impose a significant burden on the NHS, costing £8.3 billion annually, and severely impact quality of life. This KTP project is an exciting and rare opportunity to lead an interdisciplinary wound innovation project working at the interface between academia and industry. You will be primarily based at Frontier Therapeutics Ltd, working closely with key Frontier Therapeutics staff, alongside a second KTP associate. You will be supported by academic experts from Hull (Wound biology and translational models) and York (electronics and plasma science). Working in synergy with the second KTP associate (plasma) you will support device development and lead on evaluating pre-clinical efficacy, safety and benefit for patients. The successful applicant for this KTP Associate role will be employed by the University of Hull and primarily based within Frontier Therapeutics at Cardiff Medicentre, Cardiff University Heath Park Campus. Frontier Medical Group is a market-leading provider of a range of specialist medical devices to healthcare professionals in the UK and internationally. The Hull Wound Innovation Centre is at the forefront of UK wound research. It brings together world-leading biologists, engineers and clinical staff to deliver fundamental insight into the mechanisms of wound repair. Supported by £48M investment from Research England and industry, cutting-edge technology, close working with the NHS, and a suite of translational research models, the centre provides a unique environment to develop and evaluate exciting new advanced wound technologies in key areas of unmet clinical need.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications needed

• PhD in Biomedical science or other relevant discipline.
• Hands on experience of developing, implementing and/or validating wound models.
• Relevant experience of working in a commercial and/or industrial environment, Knowledge of the wound regulatory landscape and/or pre-clinical testing pathways.

Further information

It is essential that you understand how KTP works with business & the University, and the vital role you will play. For information about KTPs please visit https://www.ktp-uk.org/

Restrictions

Previous KTP Associates are ineligible to apply. This is a full-time role for a fixed-term period of 32 months and you will be primarily based at the company partner's premises in Cardiff. The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves. We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At the University of Hull, we are committed to building a community where everyone feels respected, valued and able to succeed. We recognise that diverse perspectives strengthen our university and the impact of our work. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women, particularly in senior roles. You can read more about our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion strategy and our transparency reports on our Fairness and Inclusion page.