Overview
Job Title: Research Associate in Commercialisation of Functional Textiles
Application Closing Date: Monday, 16 November 2026
The position is Full Time, Fixed Term for up to 6 months and to be in person, based on the Loughborough campus.* Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for: We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our multidisciplinary team as a research associate to accelerate the commercialisation and translation of the HAPY-Tex technology. This includes customer discovery, market validation, value proposition development, business model development, techno-economic assessment, intellectual property evaluation, and route-to-market analysis. Working within a UKRI Proof of Concept project, you will engage with prospective customers, industry stakeholders and partners to better understand market needs, validate commercial opportunities, and inform the future development, adoption and exploitation of the technology. About the University Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society. At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better. About the Department The Department of Materials is recognised for combining excellent teaching, strong employability outcomes, world-leading research, and modern facilities. Its research and education are particularly focused on sustainability, advanced materials, energy technologies, healthcare applications, and manufacturing innovation. About You Passionate about turning research into real-world impact. Commercially aware with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Self-motivated, entrepreneurial and able to manage projects independently. Why should you Apply? With huge amount of variety in the role, there is an opportunity for you to develop and continually grow. If this sounds like the right place, team and role for you please do get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Fiona Hatton, Department of Materials, via email to f.hatton@lboro.ac.uk. For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. Application Process For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips to help you when completing your application. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments, you’d like to request please contact s.a.hawker@lboro.ac.uk. We also offer reasonable adjustments on the job. Closing Date: 16 November 2026 Our Benefits At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: Time off- generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme. Where you work- access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Financial Wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities. Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. Health and Wellbeing- discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support. Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting. Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University. #TJ
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