What is West of Scotland KTP Centre?

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) link forward thinking organisations with the UK’s world class knowledge base to deliver innovative projects led by inspired graduates.

The West of Scotland KTP Centre supports organisations to secure KTP funding with Universities located in the Glasgow-region including Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow School of Art, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde.

Our unique regional approach provides easy access to world-leading expertise and the very latest knowledge to help you innovate and grow.

Highlights

Over its 28 year history the West of Scotland KTP Centre has supported over 500 KTPs and secured over £75m in funding. We've an almost 100% success rate and our projects are routinely graded as outstanding. We're ready to help you get started on your KTP journey.

500+

projects

£75m

funding

Over 28

years' experience

Almost 100%

success rate

Ranked 1st

in UK

40

active projects

I've worked in KTP since the Centre was established in 1996 and have been involved in over 500 inspirational KTP projects. Our distinctive regional KTP Centre model, exclusive to Scotland, provides UK organisations with effortless access to a number of universities boasting leading-edge expertise and the most current knowledge. Please get in touch to find out more about KTP and how we can support you from idea to impact.

Elaine Wallace
Director

Elaine Wallace - Director

Our Knowledge Base Partners

Vacancies

Senior Microbiome Innovation Scientist (KTP Associate)

Weybridge, Surrey

Salary: up to £41,000

25/11/2024

University: Glasgow Caledonian University

Company: Haleon

The Associate will play a pivotal role in the development of a long-term capability aimed at advancing the implementation of the oral microbiome into the oral healthcare pipeline. This position will be instrumental in driving innovation in oral care, with focus on developing targeted product design around the oral microbiome, informed by cutting-edge science.

The Associate will build relationships with a wide range of Haleon stakeholders to enable the delivery of microbiome into the commercial world. It is essential the Associate demonstrates independence to drive critical relationships.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a long-term strategic vision in an emerging area of scientific discovery, with the potential to redefine the future of oral care. The duties and responsibilities will focus on creating an expert oral microbiome hub within Haleon.

The essential criteria for this role is listed below;

Strong background in oral microbiology and the application of biodigital technologies (microbiome and bioinformatics) obtained during advanced study. Ideally, they will be educated to PhD level, or at least an MSc related to Oral Sciences.
An understanding of the application and interpretation of microbiome data and variety of analysis software platforms
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex information at all levels.
Proven capabilities of delivering projects with defined deliverables and have up to 2 years of direct industrial experience, or at least 5 years of indirect industrial experience obtained through academic routes.
Ability to work independently and as a team. Drive and flexibility to work remotely using IT platforms, or through in-person meetings around the UK.
Ability to work on own initiative and prioritise own schedule.

Experience of working in a commercial environment and/or a wide range of external stakeholders is desirable.

Qualifications: PhD or MSc related to Oral Sciences

Professor Gordon Ramage
gordon.ramage@gcu.ac.uk

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