University of Nottingham (UoN) invites applications for an R&D Technologist (Postdoctoral KTP Associate) to join our exciting collaboration with Twinings, based at Twinings in Andover. You will report to Twinings’ Research & Innovation Manager and senior academics at UoN.
* Location: Andover
* Salary: £40,000 to £49,000 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
* Closing Date: Friday 13 March 2026
* Reference: SCI332526
Working in partnership with UoN’s world leading academic experts (Professor Ian Fisk and Associate Professor Tristan Dew) in food science, metabolomics, AI-driven analytics, and rapid aroma/volatile profiling, you will lead a strategic project to develop a structured framework of prototype tea, data and methodologies that can be used to accelerate future product innovation.
As an enthusiastic postgraduate, this is a career-development opportunity for you to manage a Knowledge Transfer Partnership(KTP) which will support Twinings to develop scientifically validated tea formulations that enhance wellbeing using innovative technologies and AI.
Through the KTP, you will deliver a strategic project that will enable Twining's to create science-led wellbeing solutions. The KTP will enable Twinings to gain new capabilities in the key technical areas of ingredient characterisation/formulation, digitally enabled product design, and predictive modelling of flavour/function.
You will have the opportunity to demonstrate your ability through supporting the creation of products that truly delight and enhance the wellbeing of the world’s consumers, through smart leveraging of science. An awareness of commercial drivers is desirable, but not essential.
You should hold a postgraduate qualification (or near to completion) in Food Science or associated Bioscience/Chemistry degree. A PhD (or near to completion) in this subject area is desirable, as is industry experience. Knowledge of food science and/or tea (or polyphenolic) science, as well as extensive experience in data analytics/advanced statistics/machine learning is desirable. Research experience in flavour science and/or food chemistry is advantageous.
As a people-orientated individual, you will have the ability to influence and engage collaboratively with Twinings, UoN and other stakeholders. You will have the passion and desire for creating something new and be enthusiastic and motivated to organise your own time effectively and have a flexible approach to prioritising work tasks, in the pursuit of achieving with excellence the KTP objectives.
You will be fully supported and mentored to nurture your talent. You will be allocated a budget of £2,000 pa for training and CPD, helping you develop your skillset and reach your personal and professional career goals.
UoN is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of its staff to help them reach their full potential. A UoN’s employee, you will have access to the University’s resources and a range of benefits and rewards, including staff discounts and an attractive pension scheme.
KTP is a UK Government scheme promoting sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry. This is a full time, fixed term contract for 24 months. The post is based at Twinings in South Way, Andover SP10 5AQ
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Tristan Dew, email: tristan.dew@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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