Knowledge Transfer Associate

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About The Role

Swansea University and KURK Ltd are seeking a highly motivated KTP Associate to lead an exciting 24-month Innovate UK-funded Knowledge Transfer Partnership. This strategic collaboration will develop and transfer advanced in vitro bioscience and analytical capabilities to support the next generation of evidence-based nutraceutical products.

Working within Swansea University's Faculty of Medicine while spending substantial time embedded within KURK's team in Twickenham, you will play a pivotal role in establishing cutting-edge assays to evaluate bioavailability, absorption and anti-inflammatory efficacy of novel curcumin formulations. The project spans cell biology, analytical chemistry, delivery formulation and product innovation, providing the successful candidate with exceptional exposure to both world-class research and commercial R&D.

The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in areas including cell culture, Caco-2 permeability models, LC-MS analysis, formulation and nutraceutical characterisation, in vitro digestion models and inflammation biology. You will work closely with academic and industrial leaders to generate publishable science, create intellectual property, and translate research findings into commercially valuable products and claims.

As a KTP Associate, you will also benefit from a dedicated Innovate UK-funded personal development budget, providing access to specialist technical training, professional certifications, project management qualifications, leadership development and networking opportunities. KTPs are widely recognised as one of the UK's premier early-career development programmes, offering unparalleled experience at the interface of academia, industry and innovation.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented scientist who is eager to make a real-world impact while building a highly competitive research and innovation career.

The successful applicant will clearly demonstrate an ability to work in 2 different sites and travel.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Closing Date: 3 September 2026

Interview Date: 10 September 2026

Informal Enquiries: Lewis Francis l.francis@swansea.ac.uk

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