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What is West of Scotland KTP Centre?

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) link forward thinking organisations with the UK’s world class knowledge base to deliver innovative projects led by inspired graduates.

The West of Scotland KTP Centre supports organisations to secure KTP funding with Universities located in the Glasgow-region including Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow School of Art, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, University of Glasgow and University of Strathclyde.

Our unique regional approach provides easy access to world-leading expertise and the very latest knowledge to help you innovate and grow.

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Highlights

Over its 28 year history the West of Scotland KTP Centre has supported over 500 KTPs and secured over £75m in funding. We've an almost 100% success rate and our projects are routinely graded as outstanding. We're ready to help you get started on your KTP journey.

500+

projects

£75m

funding

Over 28

years' experience

Almost 100%

success rate

Ranked 1st

in UK

42

active projects

I've worked in KTP since the Centre was established in 1996 and have been involved in over 500 inspirational KTP projects. Our distinctive regional KTP Centre model, exclusive to Scotland, provides UK organisations with effortless access to a number of universities boasting leading-edge expertise and the most current knowledge. Please get in touch to find out more about KTP and how we can support you from idea to impact.

Elaine Wallace
Director

Elaine Wallace - Director

Our Knowledge Base Partners

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Vacancies

Technical Specialist: Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (KTP Associate)

Forfar, Angus

Salary: Up to £40,000

Closing Date: 11/10/2024

University: University of Strathclyde

Company: National Oilwell Varco (NOV)

Qualifications: PhD or a minimum of a MSc in Electronic, Mechanical, Materials Engineering, or Physics. For candidates with a MSc, a few years of relevant industrial experience will be required.

Dr Ehsan Mohseni
ehsan.mohseni@strath.ac.uk

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Research and Business Development Executive – Elastomeric anti-seismic devices (KTP Associate)

Hertford

Salary: £38,000 to £40,000

19/09/2024

University: University of Strathclyde

Company: Tun Abdul Razak Research Centre (TARRC)

Qualifications: Preferably a PhD in Earthquake Engineering or Structural engineering. Candidates without a PhD but with substantial R&D experience in these fields will be considered

Dr Enrico Tubaldi
enrico.tubaldi@strath.ac.uk

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Enterprise Management System (EMS) Architect (KTP Associate)

Glasgow

Salary: Up to £37,000

20/09/2024

University: University of Strathclyde

Company: Fix FX

Qualifications: MSc in data-centric subject, including computer science, software engineering, data science, data analytics or relevant experience.

Dr Steve Paton
steve.paton@strath.ac.uk

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Ship Hydrodynamic Research Engineer (KTP Associate)

Essex

Salary: £32,000-£39,000

29/09/2024

University: University of Strathclyde

Company: Stone Marine Propulsion

Qualifications: A strong academic background in a relevant field, such as Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline, is essential. A Master's degree or higher demonstrates a solid foundation in the required technical knowledge.

Dr Batuhan Atkas
batuhan.aktas@strath.ac.uk

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