Wound Research Scientist (KTP Associate)

University of Hull; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a KTP Associate to lead a project focused on developing and testing a new medical device for chronic wound management. This full-time position involves collaboration with Frontier Therapeutics and includes responsibilities like managing biological testing and ensuring project delivery. Applicants should have a PhD in Biomedical science and relevant experience in developing wound models. The role is based in Cardiff and offers a salary of £38,249 plus training budget.

Benefits

Training budget of £6,000

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive facilities

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience of developing, implementing and/or validating wound models.
• Experience working in commercial and/or industrial environments.
• Understanding of wound regulatory landscape and/or pre-clinical testing pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of wound model for medical device.
• Conduct biological testing at R&D site.
• Evaluate safety and efficacy of prototype devices.

Skills

Developing wound models

Biomedical science

Project management

Knowledge of regulatory landscape

Education

PhD in Biomedical science or related discipline

Job description

Knowledge Exchange at the University of Hull

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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 Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project is an exciting and rare opportunity that will bring together knowledge of wound models, medical device design and implementation to deliver a validated prototype device. Working in synergy with a second KTP associate with expertise in plasma physics, you will evaluate the developed device to demonstrate its efficacy, safety and benefit for patients.

Frontier Medical Group is a market-leading provider of a range of specialist medical devices to healthcare professionals in the UK and internationally. The University of Hull’s 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.

The Opportunity

As a KTP Associate, you will lead this high-profile and strategically meaningful project, allowing you to apply your academic achievements in an industrial setting. You are expected to have the confidence and ability to manage your own workloads to ensure outputs. You will receive practical and formal training, gain marketable skills, broaden your knowledge and expertise within an industrially relevant project, and be supported by both industrial and academic mentors. You will work closely with the second associate and have joint responsibility for engaging with and embedding new knowledge within both the business partner and the Universities.

Specific duties include:

• To establish appropriate biological testing facilities at Frontier Therapeutics R&D site in Cardiff.
• To lead on pre-clinical product development strategy and end user engagement.
• To apply your knowledge of wound biology and clinical implementation to evaluate the safety and efficacy of prototype plasma devices for wound management.
• To work closely with the second KTP associate to support plasma development activities.
• To work closely with the wider KTP team to align goals and ensure project delivery.
• Work with multiple departments and specialisms to facilitate knowledge transfer between the University of Hull, University of York and Frontier Medical Group.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and engage with them proactively and constructively.
• Prepare and present progress reports at Local Management Committee (LMC) meetings and other project-related meetings and fora.
• Undertake generic and bespoke training aspects of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) scheme, including CPD.

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 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 (40 hours) for a fixed-term period of 34-months. It is expected to start no later than November 2025 and you will be primarily based at the company partner’s premises in Cardiff.

There is a two-stage interview process, held on different dates with an in-person interview at Frontier Medical Group in Cardiff.

For informal enquiries: please contact Prof. Mat Hardman ([e-mail]) or Holly Wilkinson ([e-mail]).

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can all be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

Please note, the salary range displayed below is incorrect. The salary for this role is £38,249, with an additional £6,000 dedicated training budget for personal development.

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The closing date to apply for this role is the 7th of October 2025

Thank you for your interest, our people make all the difference in the success of this campus.

Seniority level

• Entry level

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• Full-time
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