Nationwide Engineering Chair in Construction Materials

Applications are sought for a Chair in Construction Materials in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester, co-sponsored by Nationwide Engineering Ltd. This position is associated with the strategic goal of the Faculty of Science and Engineering to build on our internationally leading activities in advanced materials and sustainability. This is part of an ambitious programme at the University to develop disruptive solutions to pressing industrial and global challenges. While there are particular interests in development of graphene and nano-material enhanced cementitious materials, these are not exclusive and other relevant areas of expertise are also of interest. This position will sit within the Faculty with strong links to the Henry Royce Institute.

Salary and a competitive start-up package are by negotiation, with scope to fully recognise applicants of the very highest standing. This post is advertised as full-time, but part-time or flexible appointment may be considered.

The Faculty and the University are fully committed to supporting and progressing equality, and the University holds a number of equality, diversity and inclusion awards, including our Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter Mark.  We encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status.

We have a package of family-friendly policies, covering flexible working, career breaks and entitlement to paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave.  Further benefits are described at http://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/ 

We are currently piloting positive action in recruitment, aiming for at least one in three of the applicants that meet the essential shortlisting criteria, and are subsequently selected for interview, to be female, BAME, Black, LGBTQ+ or have a declared disability. Appointment will be made on merit and equal opportunities data completed by applicants will not be accessible by the Recruiting Manager and panel.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Martin Schroder

Email: martin.schroder@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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.

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