Wound Research Scientist (KTP Associate)
Lead an interdisciplinary Knowledge Transfer Partnership project bridging academic wound biology with industrial medical device innovation.
Best for:Best for biomedical PhD graduates with experience in wound models and a strong interest in translational industrial research.
Overview
The University of Hull, in partnership with Frontier Therapeutics Ltd, is seeking a Wound Research Scientist to act as a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate. This role involves leading the implementation and validation of appropriate pre-clinical models to demonstrate the efficacy and safety of a prototype radio frequency-based medical device for hard-to-heal wounds. Working primarily on-site at Frontier Therapeutics in Cardiff alongside a second KTP associate focusing on plasma science, the candidate will collaborate with academic experts from the Universities of Hull and York. The successful applicant will manage their own workload, engage stakeholders across industry and academia, and receive a dedicated training budget for personal development.
What you'll do
- Lead the implementation and validation of pre-clinical wound models to test prototype medical devices
- Collaborate with industrial partners and academic experts to evaluate device safety, efficacy, and patient benefit
- Work in synergy with a second KTP associate focusing on plasma science to support overall device development
- Manage project workloads independently to ensure strategic milestones and deliverables are achieved
- Engage with stakeholders across business and academic institutions to embed newly developed knowledge
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Biomedical science or other relevant discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Hands-on experience in developing, implementing, and/or validating wound models
- Experience working in a commercial or industrial environment
- Knowledge of the wound regulatory landscape and/or pre-clinical testing pathways
- Ability to manage project workloads and ensure outputs independently
- Previous KTP Associates are ineligible to apply
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09 · open until filled
Submit your application through the university careers portal, ensuring you upload both your CV and covering letter on the designated upload screen. For informal enquiries, contact Prof. Mat Hardman via email.
- CV
- Cover letter
Contact
Mat Hardman· Professor
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