Research Fellow in Textile Biotechnology

Research Fellow in Textile Biotechnology

Requisition

Job Location:

Gateway House

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-time

Employee Weekly

Hours:

37.00

Minimum Salary: £39,906.00

Maximum Salary: £43,482.00

Final date to receive applications: 08/01/2026

De Montfort University is recruiting an experienced researcher to the Textile Engineering and Materials (TEAM) Research Group at the School of Design Innovation.

• Work on a BBSRC funded project for the development of biotechnology to recover valuable resources from waste wool and wool blended fabrics for recycling and reuse to support textile sectors transition towards circularity.
• Establish a process system at pilot scale for the enzymatic recovery of fibres and dyes from waste wool-based textile materials, and their remanufacturing and reuse for textile circularity.
• Prepare excellent reports and presentations to communicate findings.
• Collaborate with other team members and share tasks as required.

• Experience undertaking research at a postgraduate level in Textile Technology, Chemistry, Biological Science or other relevant subjects.
• PhD in a relevant subject area is desirable.
• Knowledge and understanding of textile materials, textile wet-processing, chemical engineering, analysis and evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of enzymes and enzymatic catalysis would be desirable.
• Excellent report-writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with other people, sharing tasks as required.

This is a 2‑year fixed‑term contract.