Novel Product Development Scientist in Smart Horticulture (KTP Finisher)

Job Title: Novel Product Development Scientist in Smart Horticulture (KTP Finisher)

Job Location: Nottingham, UK

Job Location Type: Hybrid

Job Contract Type: Full-time

Job Seniority Level: Entry level

Making a Positive Impact, Together.

Doing things differently.

KTP Finisher - Sustainable Flowers/Controlled-Environment Horticulture

Salary- £30,000-35,000 per annum

Full time/ fixed term contract for 9 months| Unique industry-academia innovation role

About The Role

Ready to help reinvent how premium flowers are grown, delivered and experienced?

We’re looking for a motivated and curious horticultural scientist or engineer to take a pivotal role in completing a cutting‑edge Knowledge Transfer Partnership at Nottingham Trent University.

This is a rare chance to work at the intersection of controlled‑environment crop science, sustainability, data modelling and real‑world commercial innovation. You’ll help finalise experimental optimisation of premium roses, complete key digital and environmental models, and shape the procedures that will guide the future of sustainable flower production at scale. You’ll split your time between the commercial partner and NTU’s research environment, working hands‑on with crops, sensors and data workflows to deliver the final technical and translational steps of the project.

If you're excited by transforming experimental results into operational reality, and want your work to have direct environmental and commercial impact, this role puts you at the heart of an ambitious industry shift.

What you’ll gain:

• Experience across plant science, digital modelling, sustainability analytics and supply‑chain innovation.
• A portfolio of real-world achievements linked to major project milestones
• The chance to help a leading luxury brand adopt low‑carbon, water‑efficient, data‑driven flower production.
• Strong professional development through the KTP framework, ideal for accelerating your career in agri‑tech, horticulture, sustainability or innovation roles.

Who is this perfect for?

A practical, analytical and innovative thinker who enjoys hands‑on experimentation, problem‑solving and cross‑disciplinary collaboration — and who wants their work to contribute to a more sustainable global flower industry.

Make an impact. Grow something new. Help shape the future of sustainable floriculture.

Interview Date: w/c 20th April 2026

About Us

We are the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Science (ARES) at Nottingham Trent University. Our business is nature: specifically, the environment, animal health and welfare, ecology and conservation, and agriculture and food production..

Our approach is innovative and inclusive. We feel it makes us that little bit different. It’s our goal to have a positive impact on the planet by improving the well being of environments, animals, plants, and people. If you see that passion in yourself, we can be a new, powerful partner in your career.

For any informal queries about the role or the ARES team, please contact Andy Gill (Associate Dean for Research) at .

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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