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Research Associate in Electrochemical Engineering

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
Salary
Starting at £32,236 per annum
Closing date
28 Feb 2019

Job Details

Location : Oxford Road, Manchester
Closing Date : 28/02/2019
Salary : Starting at £32,236 per annum
Employment Type : Fixed Term
Faculty / Organisational Unit : Science & Engineering
Division : Materials
Hours Per week : Full time
Contract Duration : 1 April 2019 to 30 September 2021

A full time Research Associate position is available to support the EPSRC project “Green Recycling and re-manufacturing of Carbon fibre composites for a circular Economy (GRACE)”.

This is a collaborative research project with Shenzhen University and ACC (Beijing) Science and Technology Co Ltd in China. This project will include both experiments (carbon fibre recycling, repolymerisation of resin, continuous yarn fabrication, mechanical property testing and characterisation of reclaimed carbon fibre and composites), numerical modelling of structural performance and life cycle assessment.

Working with the consortium which includes universities and composites manufacturers, your main responsibilities will include undertaking the aforementioned experimental, numerical and analytical research studies, managing a small team of technicians, liaising with the research and industrial partners, and presentation of research findings in various formats (journal papers, conferences, project meetings).

You should have, or about to obtain, a PhD or equivalent in engineering of composites and electrochemistry. Expertise in electrochemical engineering, numerical modelling of composites or life cycle assessment is essential. Experience of programming and conducting tests are desirable. Excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.

The School is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School holds a Bronze Award for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

http://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies

Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Constantinos Soutis

Email: constantinos.soutis@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 0161 850 2004

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 4499

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date

Further Particulars and Job Description

Company

manchester

Following a 2.5million donation by Greensill, a leading British FinTech company founded by Lex Greensill, Alliance Manchester Business School at The University of Manchester is looking to recruit to three brand new posts! These appointments will have an emphasis on Financial Technology and be part of the School’s strategy to strengthen research and teaching on the topic and boost the region’s capacity and capability in Financial Technology (FinTech).

It is an exciting time to be based in Greater Manchester, one of Europe’s leading digital and technology clusters. The region is home more fintech start-ups and scale-ups than any other UK region outside London, and Manchester was the fastest growing tech city in Europe in 2019.

Company info
Location
OXFORD ROAD
MANCHESTER
M13 9PL
GB

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