Knowledge Exchange Officer in Biotribology

Do you have a background crossing the disciplines of tribology and biomedical engineering? Do you have an interest in working with researchers to generate impact and disseminate outcomes in biotribology? Do you want to work with an international consortium to write and submit funding bids? 

This is a short-term position aimed at supporting ongoing and contributing to securing future research activities in biotribology at the University of Leeds and a series of partner organisations from the UK and abroad (Imperial College London, ETH Zurich, Uppsala University, Technical University of Lulea). The research portfolio encompasses technological advancements in the design of the next generation of orthopaedic devices funded through EU research programmes. 

As a Knowledge Exchange Officer you will work in the School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds. An important aspect of the post is that you will liaise with the other collaborators in the UK, European partners, and major funding bodies (EU/UKRI). The post will require the successful candidate to work on a range of knowledge exchange duties including, but not limited to, preparing, executing and delivering innovation planning, working with individual researchers on their innovation challenges, managing and maintaining the group website, organising and delivering innovation and knowledge transfer training activities, and working with academics to write and submit funding bids. You will be expected to attend a number of management and meetings with collaborators in the UK and EU.

This role will be based at the university of Leeds campus and there is scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Dr Greg de Boer, Associate Professor 

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2607

Email: G.N.Deboer@leeds.ac.uk 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information, please visit the Government’s Skilled Worker visa page.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit the Government’s page, Apply for the Global Talent visa.

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance – the University contributes 14.5% of salary. Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

Closing Date: 02 Jul 2025

Section: Professional & Managerial

Salary: £39,355 to £46,735 p.a. Due to funding restrictions, an appointment will not be made higher than £40,497 p.a.