Research Associate for Manufacturing-Oriented Computational Design

Hybrid in Manchester·Added 6 days ago (last checked 9 Oct)

University of Manchester

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Overview

Job details

£37,694 - £46,049 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,550 - £3,060 a month after tax.
Fixed-term contract
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Apply by Tuesday 20 October
The date the employer’s listing closes.

Requirements

Be near Manchester for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.

Benefits

29 days holiday + bank holidays
Paid annual leave, per the ad.

Skills

The role

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join the Digital Manufacturing Lab as a Research Associate for Manufacturing-Oriented Computational Design. The project aims to develop a computational kernel to effectively generate optimised structure and toolpaths for robot-assisted additive manufacturing with dynamically changed material accumulation directions. The research is funded by The University of Manchester and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

You will be responsible for

Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with the assistance of a mentor if required.
Conduct individual and collaborative research projects.
Write up research work for publication.
Prepare proposals and applications to external bodies, e.g. for funding and contractual purposes.
Plan and manage own research activity in collaboration with others.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

Have, or be about to obtain, a relevant PhD (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering
Specialist knowledge in computational design, advanced manufacturing, intelligent mechatronics or robotics
Experience in C++ programming and mathematics formulation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Our benefits include:
• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

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