University of Manchester
Job title:
Lecturer in Robot Assisted Manufacturing
Company:
University of Manchester
Job description
Job reference: SAE-027255
Salary: £46,485 – £56,921 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Hours per week: 1 FTE
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 10/12/2024
Contract duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: School of EngineeringThe University welcomes applications from exceptional candidates for a permanent Lectureship within the School of Engineering in Robot Assisted Manufacturing. The successful applicants will be able to drive forwards exciting research and teaching programmes and develop pathways to impact in Innovative Manufacturing, with a particular focus on use of Robotics.Manchester has long been a leader in Engineering, with historical routes dating back to the Industrial Revolution and the foundation of The Institute of Mechanics in 1824. Today, the taught programmes of Mechanical and Aerospace engineering welcome over 1600 students across the spectrum of courses, and we are a home to over 120 academic and research staff.The School of Engineering at Manchester is a world-leading centre for education in the Mechanical Engineering and other disciplines. Our key research thematic priorities include Net Zero & Environmental Sustainability, Robotics, Autonomous Systems & AI, Digital Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and Engineering for Health and Engineering Materials. These posts are in addition to a number of recent and core appointments in Innovative Manufacturing, underpinning our bold ambition in this field.We will be delighted to hear from academics with expertise in areas of robotics in innovative manufacture. As well a clearly formed plan to deliver ambitious research objectives we will be seeking those with a demonstrable passion and enthusiasm for teaching design and manufacture at undergraduate and postgraduate level.At Manchester we are proud to instil Social Responsibility at the core of our research and teaching, and we will invite applicants to consider how their own work would contribute to these goals also.The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to having a representative workforce. The School and University hold Bronze and Silver Athena SWAN Awards respectively, which recognise our commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and access and particularly the advancement of women’s careers in STEM.The University also holds a Silver Race Charter Mark recognising our evidenced impact in improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education. In addition, we are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria for a job.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Blended working arrangements may be considered. We have a dedicated global mobility team and package to assist international staff in settling into the UK.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
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Charlie WangEmail:OrName: Professor Paul MativengaEmail:£46,485 to £56,921 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Expected salary
£46485 – 56921 per year
Location
Manchester
Job date
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 08:10:08 GMT
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