Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is Europe’s leading programme helping businesses to improve their competiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. Throughout the KTP you will;

• Receive a competitive salary
• Gain excellent experience of managing a high profile project
• Receive formal management training
• Have access to a £4000 professional development and training budget
• Receive mentoring and support from academic staff and industry professional

The overall purpose of the KTP Associate role is to lead the strategic project (CircularMed: Transforming Healthcare Plastics for Sustainable Practices and Infection Control) aimed at enhancing the sustainability of Vernacare’s product range by increasing the circularity of polypropylene (PP) and polycarbonate (PC) plastics used in their healthcare products whilst not adversely affecting their infection prevention credentials. This involves applying advanced materials science and engineering principles to develop and implement innovative recycling and consider the environmental impact on a life cycle basis and evaluating these using the life cycle assessment (LCA) methodology. Ultimately this role is focussed on driving environmental improvements by utilising the expertise and capabilities within the University of Manchester to support Vernacare’s commitment to sustainability.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is Europe’s leading programme helping businesses to improve their competiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills that reside within the UK knowledge base. Throughout the KTP you will;

• Receive a competitive salary
• Gain excellent experience of managing a high profile project
• Receive formal management training
• Have access to a £4000 professional development and training budget
• Receive mentoring and support from academic staff and industry professionals

Further information on KTP, including case studies, can be found at;
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/business-engagement/knowledge-exchange/transferpartnerships/