Overview
Chemical Scientist (KTP Associate) – £39,000 to £41,000 Salary per annum. Fixed term for 36 months with potential for ongoing employment. Location: Clifton and Micromix Plant Health Ltd, Langar, Nottingham. Closing date: 05/10/2025. Job reference: 551698. Location: Clifton Campus. Employment type: Fixed Term Contract. Team: Chemistry and Forensics. School / Directorate: School of Science and Technology.
About The Role
We wish to recruit an energetic, insightful and adaptable graduate who can translate theoretical knowledge into practice by supporting the creation of a new generation of plant feeds by incorporating cutting-edge nanotechnology. The project is technology related, and you will have the opportunity to work alongside both world leading academics at NTU and talented experts at Micromix. The role forms part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded jointly by Innovate UK and Micromix Plant Health Ltd. As a KTP Associate you will work within Micromix to develop and embed knowledge, with research and academic support from NTU.
It includes a £6,000 training budget and 10% of your time dedicated to your own personal development. Read more about the scheme at www.ktp-uk.org.
Please note: if you have queries about this role, please contact Professor Gareth Cave: Gareth.cave@ntu.ac.uk.
About Micromix
Micromix Ltd (Micromix Plant Health), established in 2006, specializes in the development and manufacture of advanced foliar fertilisers and plant biostimulants. Serving sectors including agriculture, horticulture, hydroponics and amenities, the company delivers high-performance solutions that promote healthier, more resilient plants.
About The Project
This position is part of a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded jointly by Innovate UK and Micromix Plant Health Ltd. KTP Associates work within Micromix to develop and embed knowledge, with research and academic support from NTU. It includes a £6,000 training budget and 10% of time for personal development. Read more at www.ktp-uk.org.
Interview Date
Week commencing 13 October 2025.
Important Information
Please note that this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. See UK government visa guidance for details. The role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Take a look around the company: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
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