The role-holder will drive forward research and teaching in interdisciplinary robotics, with a particular focus on applications to aerospace. They will work collaboratively across the University’s established strengths in aerospace, cognitive robotics, mechatronics and beyond, while also cultivating partnerships with the aircraft industry and international research groups. Through this, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of robotics innovation at Manchester, advancing world-leading research, strengthening interdisciplinary capability, and ensuring that our graduates are equipped with the skills and insight to lead in an emerging national priority area. The appointee is expected to lead on the development and delivery of teaching on fundamental topics related to Aerospace Engineering for disciplinary or interdisciplinary programmes in the school, with opportunities to contribute to cross-University programmes.
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 be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.
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: Kate Smith / Alistair Revell
Email: kate.smith@manchester.ac.uk / alistair.revell@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
0161 850 2004 https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
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.