Research Associate in High Temperature Ceramic Coatings

The Department of Materials and the Henry Royce Institute at the University of Manchester are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to join an EPSRC-funded project focused on developing advanced high-temperature ceramic coatings with improved resistance to environmental degradation and fracture.

This exciting project offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Rolls-Royce and leading academic partners across the UK and Europe. We are looking for an outstanding, motivated candidate with the ambition to tackle fundamental materials science challenges in next-generation coating technologies.

The post is available immediately and is initially funded for 1.5 years.

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 are unfortunately 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 CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Ying Chen

Email: [email protected]

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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.