Bio-Composite Materials Engineer (KTP Associate) Fixed term for
| Posting date: | 21 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 September 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside, L2 2QP |
| Company: | Liverpool John Moores University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 5149_1755776007 |
Summary
School of Engineering, Liverpool John Moores University in partnership with A-SAFE Ltd
Bio-Composite Materials Engineer (KTP Associate)
30-month fixed term post based primarily at A-SAFE HQ, Elland, West Yorkshire, with regular liaison with LJMU (Liverpool).
Starting salary - £38,000 per annum
Plus a £4,000 travel and personal development budget, as well as management and leadership training provided as part of the KTP.
This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between LJMU and A-SAFE Ltd aims to develop a world-first structural bio-composite for use in impact-resistant safety barrier systems. The associate will lead the technical development of bio-composite materials, ensuring their suitability for industrial use through experimental validation, modelling, and manufacturing integration. This is a unique opportunity to lead impactful R&D in sustainable engineering within a commercial setting, while receiving academic and professional development support.
Job role includes:
- Lead research into natural fibre-reinforced bio-resins and develop composite formulation ns.
- Carry out physical testing, analysis, and validation of bio-composite structures.
- Develop and validate material models and performance predictions using simulation tools.
- Integrate materials into injection moulding and extrusion processes through prototyping.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across R&D, production, and academic partners.
For more details, please see the job description.
We are looking to appoint a graduate to run this project who satisfies the following essential criteria:
- Degree (minimum 2:1) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, or related field.
- Strong understanding of composite materials and/or polymer processing.
- Experience with experimental testing, characterisation, and analysis of materials.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage a technically complex project.
The following criteria would be desirable:
- Postgraduate qualification in relevant field.
- Experience with fiber-reinforced materials or bio-based composites.
- Experience with injection molding or extrusion.
- Knowledge of sustainability regulations or environmental assessment.
More information about KTPs can be found here - knowledge-transfer-partnershipsPlease note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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