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Salary £31,236 - £42,254 Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Package Fixed term for 11 months Date posted 29/04/2026 Job reference T02718
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. hat we offer you:
e are seeking a motivated Research/Innovation Associate to join an externally funded project focused on the sustainable redesign of industrial air/oil separation filters. This exciting role combines life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainable materials innovation, prototyping, and industry collaboration to deliver measurable emissions reduction and circular product solutions in partnership with PSI Global.
The ideal candidate will have experience in fluid mechanics, modelling, atmospheric science, or renewable energy systems, strong analytical skills, strong software/programming skills and a passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Interviews will take place on 27 May 2026.
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.
Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. hat we offer you:
A holiday entitlement of 185 hours (25 days), increasing to 28 and 30 days after 3 and 5 years’ service respectively, plus bank holidays- Additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure
- Special leave to support a range of circumstances
- Hybrid working arrangements: 60 percent On Campus and 40 percent Remote working
- Flexi time scheme
- A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition
- A range of family friendly benefits
- An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resources
e are seeking a motivated Research/Innovation Associate to join an externally funded project focused on the sustainable redesign of industrial air/oil separation filters. This exciting role combines life cycle assessment (LCA), sustainable materials innovation, prototyping, and industry collaboration to deliver measurable emissions reduction and circular product solutions in partnership with PSI Global.
The ideal candidate will have experience in fluid mechanics, modelling, atmospheric science, or renewable energy systems, strong analytical skills, strong software/programming skills and a passion for accelerating the clean energy transition.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post may qualify for University sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place via Microsoft Teams. Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
Interviews will take place on 27 May 2026.
Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to Teesside University.
