1. Research Associate in Bioprocess Machine Learning and Hybrid Modelling
Job reference: SAE-022168
Salary: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
Hours Per Week: 1 FTE
Closing date: 31/07/2023
Contract Duration: 18
School/Directorate : School of Engineering
We are seeking to recruit a Research Associate (RA) to work under the supervision of Dr. Dongda Zhang at the Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Manchester. This project aims to develop state-of-the-art digital technologies for the UK Anaerobic Digestion (AD) industry to effectively improve process performance and achieve the ambitious net-zero target. The project combines the use of advanced techniques from machine learning, data-driven modelling, and process system engineering. This project is in collaboration with multidisciplinary research teams at the University of Surrey, the University of Southampton and the University of Nottingham.
The main purpose of the role is to develop AI-enabled digital twin for AD process real-time predictive modelling and optimisation. Candidates should already hold or be nearing completion of a PhD in chemical/biochemical engineering or process systems engineering, with focus on dynamic modelling/optimisation or machine learning/data-driven modelling. The candidate is expected to present results periodically to the other group members, and project partners, attend progress meetings and actively engage with other team’s members. Previous experiences on bioprocess dynamic modelling, chemical/biochemical reaction kinetic modelling, multi-objective optimisation, data-driven and hybrid modelling are desirable and particularly welcome.
The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.ceas.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dongda Zhang
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
2. Research Associate in Experimental Particle Physics
Job reference: SAE-021967
Salary: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum (according to experience)
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road, Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Particle Physics
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Closing date: 28/07/2023
Contract Duration: 01 October 2023 until 30 September 2025
School/Directorate : School of Natural Sciences and the School of Engineering
The particle physics group at the University of Manchester has a vacancy for a PostDoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in Experimental Particle Physics who can lead the installation and commissioning of the Mu2e Stopping Target Monitor (STM), particularly its data acquisition (DAQ) system and who can lead the analysis of the first data from the Mu2e experiment that will extend the search for charged lepton flavour violating (CLFV) interactions ultimately by a factor of 104. The Manchester muon group consists of four academic members of staff, engineering and technical staff and PhD/MSc students. The post is funded by an STFC consolidated grant. The appointment will be from 1st October 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter) for a period of 2 years with a possible extension should funding be available. The post will require travel to Fermilab and subject to mutual agreement may involve long term secondments at Fermilab.
The PDRA should have a PhD (or equivalent) in particle physics, programming experience (C++/python), and analysis experience from a particle physics experiment. Experience with experiment control systems, data acquisition systems and muon beam experiments would be desirable.
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The Particle Physics group at Manchester is one of the largest research groups in the UK with over 100 members, composed of both world-leading experimental and theory research groups. It has an outstanding record of contributing to the design, construction, operation, and exploitation of particle physics experiments and in advancing the theoretical models underpinning these and future experiments. The group has significant roles in experiments at the LHC: ATLAS and LHCb, Fermilab: Muon g-2, Mu2e, MINOS+, SBND/MicroBoone and DUNE and the SuperNEMO neutrinoless double beta decay experiment at LSM, BESIII at BEPC and Darkside at LNGS.
The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.physics.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here, blended working arrangements may be considered as well.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Prof. Mark Lancaster
Email: mark.lancaster@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
3. Research Associate in Synthetic Chemistry in the Mills Group
Job reference: SAE-021842
Salary: £35,308-£43,155 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Chemistry
Hours Per Week: 1.0 FTE, 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 07/07/2023
Contract Duration: 36
School/Directorate : School of Natural Sciences
BACKGROUND
A Leverhulme Trust-sponsored Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious synthetic to undertake research in the field of nonaqueous synthetic inorganic chemistry. This post is part of the multidisciplnary project “Defining the Electronic Structures of (Hetero)Metallocene Anions – He-MAn,” supervised by Prof. David Mills and Prof. Nicholas Chilton. The successful candidate will synthesise a series of predominantly d-block complexes with a variety of bulky aromatic ligands. These complexes will be analysed by a wide variety of techniques together with collaborators to establish their electronic structures; we anticipate that synthetic modification will facilitate the synthesis of thermally stable (hetero)metallocene complexes with interesting reactivity profiles.
For recent publications relevant to the project see: Nature Chemistry, 2021, 13, 243, and Eur. J. Inorg. Chem., 2022, e202101063.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The role holder is expected to prepare and fully characterise a series of organometallic complexes to a standard suitable for publication and to supervise other researchers in the laboratory. Candidates should have or expect to obtain a PhD qualification in organometallic chemistry or a closely related field and possess experience of handling highly air sensitive compounds with an excellent knowledge of Schlenk line and glove box techniques. Experience of synthetic organometallic chemistry including the synthesis of paramagnetic complexes is essential, whilst expertise in d-block chemistry, cyclopentadienyl chemistry, characterisation of paramagnetic complexes, and performing calculations, are all highly desirable. The successful candidate will be a highly capable, motivated and independent researcher who is able to manage a group of PhD and project students working on a variety of synthetic organometallic projects. You will be part of a larger research team working in synthesis, measurement and calculations to determine the electronic structures of predominantly paramagnetic complexes. You will be expected to take a leading role in the research group including laboratory management, organising group meetings and presenting findings at international conferences.
The start date is 30th September 2023, or soon after, and the position is available for up to three years.
The Department of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School of Natural Sciences holds a Silver Award, which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post, who are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/equality-diversity-inclusion/awards/athena-swan/
When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Email: david.mills@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
4. Research Associate in Autonomous Robotic Software Engineering
Job reference: SAE-021743
Salary: Grade 6 £35,308-£43,155 (depending on relevant experience)
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Computer Science
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Closing date: 29/06/2023
Contract Duration: 36 months
School/Directorate : School of Engineering
A researcher with a strong track record of relevant research, together with an appetite for tackling real-world autonomous system problems is required for this position within the CRADLE Prosperity Partnership.
The CRADLE Prosperity Partnership is a significant joint activity between Jacobs Engineering [https://www.jacobs.com], the Manchester Centre for Robotics and AI [https://www.robotics.manchester.ac.uk], and the UKRI [https://www.ukri.org]. The successful candidate will assist in shaping and conducting a research programme around software architectures, software engineering and software verification, with a particular focus on autonomous systems, robots and practical problems. The successful candidate will also be expected to collaborate with, and develop new directions for, research with Jacobs Engineering.
The candidate should have a background of excellent research across one or more of: Autonomous Systems; Robotic Software Architectures; Agent-Based Systems; Software Design Patterns; Resilience; Software Verification; and Transparency. In addition to working within CRADLE, the candidate will contribute to the Autonomy and Verification network[ https://autonomy-and-verification.github.io/publications ]
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Michael Fisher & Louise Dennis
Email: Michael.fisher@manchester.ac.uk / Louise.dennis@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
5. Research Associate in Algal Bioprocess Modelling and Optimisation
Job reference: SAE-022441
Salary: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Chemical Engineering & Analytical Science
Hours Per Week: 1 FTE
Closing date: 05/07/2023
Contract Duration: 4 months
School/Directorate : School of Engineering
Background
We are seeking to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) to work under the supervision of Dr. Dongda Zhang at the Department of Chemical Engineering, the University of Manchester. This project aims to develop state-of-the-art digital technologies for microalgal photo-bioproduction process modelling and optimisation. The project combines the use of advanced techniques from machine learning, data-driven modelling, and design of experiments. This project is in collaboration with the industrial partner Algreen Ltd.
Overall Purpose of the Job
The main purpose of the role is to develop a digital tool to guide optimal design and predictive modelling of an algal photo-production process for a commercial product manufacturing. Candidates should already hold or be nearing completion of a PhD in chemical/biochemical engineering or process systems engineering, with focus on dynamic modelling/optimisation or machine learning/data-driven modelling. The candidate is expected to present results periodically to the industrial partner, attend progress meetings and actively engage with other members in the group. Previous experiences on bioprocess kinetic modelling, multi-objective optimisation, data-driven and hybrid modelling, and design of experiments are desirable and particularly welcome.
The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: http://www.ceas.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/.
What you will get in return:Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dongda Zhang
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
6. Research Associate – Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry
Job reference: SAE-022516
Salary: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences
Hours Per Week: 1 FTE
Closing date: 02/08/2023
Contract Duration: 30 months
School/Directorate : School of Natural Sciences
The University of Manchester has leading expertise in measurements of trace gases by online chemical ionisation mass spectrometry (CIMS) and has been commissioned to modify and then certify a new fast switching multi-reagent bipolar CIMS on to the FAAM Atmospheric Research Aircraft as part of its mid-life upgrade.
We are seeking to appoint a researcher who is familiar with the operation and deployments of instruments for the detection of atmospheric trace gasses, preferably CIMS or other similar mass spectrometer, to support the characterisation and development of this new CIMS instrument, in the laboratory and subsequently in aircraft deployments. They will be expected to be able to operate the CIMS independently and to have experience of calibrating the instrument response for a range of atmospherically important compounds to determine ambient concentrations.
Once characterised, the applicant will then work to support the deployment for the fast switching CIMS’ first airborne campaign, Constraining the role of the marine sulfur cycle in the Earth System (CARES). The CARES project will quantify the atmospheric fate of emissions of natural marine sulfur and re-examine our understanding of the role of marine sulfur in the Earth system by performing a series of aircraft field measurements with a suite of instrumentation. The successful applicant will be responsible for the analysis and interpretation of the CIMS data from this project, with a view to delivering novel scientific outputs.
What you will get in return:Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
The Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Hugh Coe
Email: hugh.coe@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
7. Research Associate in Atomically Thin Membranes
Job reference: SAE-022490
Salary: £35,308 - £43,155 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Physics & Astronomy
Hours Per Week: 1 FTE
Closing date: 05/07/2023
Contract Duration: 24 months
School/Directorate : School of Natural Sciences
Applications are invited for a research position within the condensed matter physics group in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Manchester. The successful candidate will join a vibrant team of researchers who have been at the forefront of graphene research since its discovery in 2004 and will work on a series of projects relating to graphene and other 2D materials funded by the EPSRC, European Commission and a range of other international funders.
The post is available from 2 January for a period of 24 months. The project will focus on the investigation of the catalytic and ion transport properties of new 2D materials. You should have already submitted your PhD dissertation in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or related discipline. Specialist experience in electrochemistry, device micro-fabrication in clean room environment or precision electrical measurements would be considerable advantage. You should also be well-organised and self-motivated, with excellent communication skills. A strong publication record in internationally peer-reviewed journals would be a considerable advantage.
What you will get in return:Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Marcelo Lozada-Hidalgo
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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