Research Associate in Long-term Behaviour of Concrete

Job reference: SAE-025149
Salary: £36,024 to £39,347 per annum, depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Hours Per Week: Full time
Closing date: 24/04/2024
Contract Duration: 12 Months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious post-doctoral researcher to work on a major sustainability challenge within the nuclear energy sector. The University of Manchester in partnership with Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS), is seeking a Research Associate to undertake this 12-month project to investigate the long-term behaviour of concrete elements at both the material and structural level. The position will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to work with leading specialists in structural concrete and its application in the nuclear energy sector.

Candidates will require a PhD (or equivalent) in the area of concrete engineering/material science and have experience of advanced characterisation of cementitious materials, concrete degradation mechanisms and associated laboratory testing in addition to relevant non-destructive testing techniques.

This post is jointly funded through a UKRI scheme intended to promote sustained and mutually beneficial relationships between universities and industry, allowing translational development of university research. Based primarily at the University of Manchester, the successful candidate will work directly with colleagues from both the University and NRS. Occasional travel to NRS sites will be required.

What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

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

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Lee Cunningham
Email: lee.scott.cunningham@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more.

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