Role overview
For 50 years, Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) have been helping to innovate for growth by connecting businesses that have an innovation idea with the academic expertise to help deliver it. Currently around 800 businesses, 100 knowledge bases and over 800 graduates are involved in KTPs – collaborative, transformative three-way partnerships creating positive impact and driving innovation.
What we're looking for
The following are essential requirements:
- Breadth of technical knowledge in relation to the use of technology and data science solutions in a business or research context, and experience of data transformation, data analysis and statistics.
- Ability to communicate complex technical information to non-experts and engage with stakeholders,
- Demonstrable research skills and experience of good scientific practice.
In addition, the following are desirable:
- Industry experience in supporting/leading/training AI projects or similar technology-led strategic growth/product initiatives, particularly within the Market Research sector,
- Knowledge of database operations and data pipelines.
- Knowledge of python.
- £2,000 per year to spend on personal training
- opportunity to register on a higher degree at a reduced cost
- opportunity of a permanent position with the company: 70% of host companies make a permanent job offer to their Associate at the end of the project
For an informal discussion, please contact Professor Paul Smith, [email protected], Sarah Penney, [email protected] or Dr Richard Wainwright [email protected] .
Interviews are expected to take place either w/c 6th April or w/c 13th April 2026.
Apply at https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs by submitting a CV and a covering letterdetailing how you meet the criteria for the role.
Only applications with a covering letter will be considered.
Due to the nature of KTP funding, those who have already completed more than 1 year of a KTP are not eligible to apply.
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.