Materials Development Scientist - KTP Associate

To build on the success of the first formulation of Soluboard Jiva is looking to design and develop the next generation of Soluboard laminate products that can be used in more complex electronics. The product will offer a more sustainable alternative laminate for the manufacture of recyclable electronics.

Jiva Materials Ltd is a start-up company based in Waterlooville that has developed and patented a novel natural fibre laminate called Soluboard to replace traditional glass fibre/epoxy laminate. This offers several advantages to users - a reduced carbon footprint and also the ability to recycle the boards at the end of life. Jiva has just completed a new round of funding to finance the further development and commercialisation of its products.

For more information: https://www.jivamaterials.com/

The Project

The objective of this KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) is the development and measurement of the second generation of Soluboard for applications in multi-layer electronics.

You will be joining a friendly team based at Jiva Materials. In the role, you will be actively supported by knowledge transfer specialists with expertise in development, testing and characterisation of advanced biobased composites and their life cycle assessment (LCA) at the University of Portsmouth.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity open to a candidate with a Ph.D. qualification in Material Science, or other related areas. An enthusiastic and self-motivated person with good team-working and communication skills are essential. Experience in life cycle assessment (LCA) will be an advantage.

The post will provide the individual with an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the company’s innovation policy.

What is KTP?

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), a government-funded scheme, brings together universities and businesses to work together on a development project that is strategically important to an organisation's future.

How does it work?

KTP Associate employed by the University and works full time with a company to deliver the objectives of a highly innovative development project.

What can KTP offer:

• £4,000 training budget
• Attendance at 2 one-week management residential workshops
• Acceleration for your career
• A competitive salary
• The opportunity to lead and manage a highly innovative and strategic project
• The support of an academic team from the University
• The possibility of a permanent post with the company

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