Job reference: SAE-025366 Salary: £36,024-£44,263 depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering Location: Manchester Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering Hours Per Week: 35 hours (1 FTE) Closing date: 09/05/2024 Contract Duration: Fixed Term for 36 Months School/Directorate: School of Engineering Applications are invited for a post of Research Associate, tenable from 1 June 2024, to support the development of sustainable cement binder formulations. You must have, or be about to complete, a PhD qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant academic field. The primary aim of this research project is to develop and maximise the performance and sustainability potential of a range of carbon-neutral construction products through the incorporation of novel cementitious binders and locally available waste materials with the ability to absorb CO2 while gaining high strength and durability. Previous experience in concrete sample preparation and assessment, mechanical testing and microstructural characterisation (XRD, TGA, FTIR and SEM-EDX) and chemical synthesis and analysis is required. 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.Recruitmentmanchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name : Cise Unluer Email : cise.unluermanchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: People.recruitmentmanchester.ac.uk Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. £36,024 to £44,263 depending on experience