Christopher Wallis

Cardiff Metropolitan University is advertising a Research Associate / postdoctoral position on the POLYSMART project , focused on materials science and biomaterials . The role sits within a funded project supported via the Vanguard Initiative of interregional European business-led innovation and involves collaboration between the university and an SME producing a biomaterial from food waste. The successful candidate will help evaluate the production process, support sustainable-by-design manufacturing redesign, and develop novel pathways for using biomaterial scraps and off-cuts. The work includes materials characterisation , analysis of biomaterial functional properties, surface antibacterial testing, and data interpretation to identify trends and causality in property-function relationships. Applicants should hold a PhD in materials science and have experience in materials processing, reprocessing, and characterisation. Strong communication and presentation skills are important, along with the ability to produce clear reports for both academic and industry partners. Experience with biomaterials, industrial manufacturing, antibacterial testing, and international standard testing methods is desirable. The post is based at Cardiff Metropolitan University in Wales, United Kingdom . Applications must be submitted online via the university vacancy portal. The advert notes that applications may close early if a high volume is received, so early submission is encouraged. Contact for the role: Professor Christopher Wallis ( [email protected] ). Recruitment support contact: [email protected] .