Environmental & Waste Management Technologist - KTP Associate

Company based – Sportex Group, Grangemouth with occasional travel to Paisley Campus

Full time: 37.5 hours per week

Fixed term: 24 months

We are looking for an experienced Environmental & Waste Management Technologist to lead the development of a new business activity. This will be to embed knowledge and expertise in environmental science, waste management with operations and quality management to maximise synthetic turf recycling plant efficiency. The role will also ensure current and future regulatory compliance and develop a blueprint for accelerated UK and EU expansion. You will benefit from direct engagement and support from both the company senior management and academic teams and there is potential for post project employment subject to performance.

The successful candidate should have the following:

• Minimum MSc in waste and/or environmental management or process industry related (science/engineering) subject.
• Awareness/skills in measurement of chemical composition of environmental samples
• an understanding of the practical implications of waste management and recycling
• Scientific knowledge of determining chemical composition, chemical analysis and measurement science and industrial processes
• Ability to conduct literature searches using the appropriate terms
• Good problem solving, project planning and management skills
• The ability to present complex information to a diverse audience of stakeholders
• Working to deadlines
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including excellent numerical and writing skills, including writing Plain English documents for non-technical users
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

About us

Sportex Group's mission is to become the long-term partner of choice within the synthetic sports surface market by providing a one-stop-shop service offering. Sportex is the UK's only sports surfacing specialist that offers complete lifetime services for artificial turf, including installation, maintenance, and sustainable recycling. Historically, group operating companies have provided installation & maintenance services only. The addition of end-of-life processing (recycling) services, through Sportex Recycling Ltd, is central to the above strategic vision; addressing global demand for a sustainable alternative to the current practice of illegal dumping or sending to landfill.

Find out more about us: sportexgroup.co.uk/recycling

UWS was named Higher Educational Institution of the Year in The Herald Higher Education Awards 2022 and is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 600 universities worldwide (2022 World University Rankings) as well as in the top 150 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2022 Young University Rankings). University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree education. Our degrees provide students with a transformational experience; equipping them with highly sought-after graduate skills that set them up for global success in world-leading sectors, industries and businesses.

We are the only Scottish University to have a dedicated KTP centre, meaning you are fully supported throughout your time with the company by UWS staff.  Find out more: Knowledge Transfer Partnerships | UWS | University of the West of Scotland

Many of our KTP associates are offered permanent roles and continue to provide support to projects as part of a team and autonomously.

The academic team is led by the School of Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences offers industry-focussed teaching and research opportunities that deliver solutions to real-world problems. You will join an innovative and supportive team, with additional academic staff from the Schools of Health & Life Sciences and Business & Creative Industries, our research and knowledge exchange playing a key role in driving forward our ambition to deliver transformational change, through outputs that have a tangible, early and positive impact on society across the globe. Our students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, extensive expertise in research and development, and our robust collaborations with multinational companies across the world.

If you have questions about this vacancy contact: Prof. Andrew Hursthouse [email protected] .

Closing date: Thursday 4th April 2024

Interview date: Wednesday 24th April 2024

The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application would be encouraged.

UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.

UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.

University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.