Chemical Engineer - KTP Associate

Based at SFXRay’s innovative facility, you’ll spearhead the development of a pilot plant, embedding circularity into the company’s manufacturing process. This role blends academic research with industrial application, offering the rare chance to manage your own project while receiving expert mentorship from both academic and industry leaders.

We’re looking for a proactive, analytical thinker with strong communication skills and a passion for sustainability and innovation. You’ll gain hands-on experience in process design, techno-economic analysis, and life cycle assessment—while contributing to a greener future.

This is more than a job—it’s a launchpad for your career, offering £2,000 annually for personal development, access to university resources, and national KTP training.

Join us in shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing. Apply now and be part of something impactful.

• Expertise in managing and overseeing large-scale laboratory devices
• PhD or good level MChem or equivalent in chemical engineering
•  Project management, time and organisational skills
• Evidence of proven analytical problem-solving capability 

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to Dr Jake Yang, Lecturer in Physical Chemistry, [email protected].

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.