KTP Associate (Materials and Coatings Modelling Engineer)

Full time (40 HPW)

Fixed term for 36 months

This position forms part of the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) programme which is part funded by Innovate UK. It’s essential you understand how KTP works with Business and University partners, and the vital role you will play if you successfully secure a KTP Associate position.

Find out more by Visiting: https://www.ktp-uk.org/

This position is for a 36-month fixed term contract. You will be employed by Teesside University but will be working at the business partner premises day to day.

The appointed candidate will have 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and access to a dedicated £6k training budget tailored towards their personal development. They will have access to industry leading technology and supervision from a leading academic research team from Teesside University. The business partner, Diffusion Alloys (UK) Limited is a global specialist in applying protective coatings to prevent metal degradation.

The business partner, Diffusion Alloys (UK)  Limited,  is a global specialist in applying protective coatings to prevent metal degradation. This KTP aims to develop a physics-informed, AI-enabled digital twin platform for diffusion coatings, enabling predictive design, real-time optimisation, and performance forecasting. This innovation will transform DAUK’s operations from trial-and-error methods to a data-driven model, supporting clean energy sectors with advanced, high-performance coating solutions for demanding industrial environments.

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.

If you are shortlisted, your interview(s) will take place via Microsoft Teams and face to face at the university and company premises.

Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.

Interviews will take place on 29 May (1st stage) and 8 June (2nd stage).

Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. To learn more about Team Teesside click here 

Information about our benefits and an employee benefits brochure can be found here

Apply now if you would like to join us.

Closing date: 12 May 2026    

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