Research Project Manager - SKA / Synchronisation and Timing (SAT)

Reporting to the Project Support Operations Manager the Research Project Manager will be responsible for administration of the University of Manchester’s involvement in the SKA Telescope. The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) will be the largest and therefore the most sensitive radio telescope ever built and will play a major role in answering key questions in modern astrophysics and cosmology. It will be one of a small number of cornerstone observatories observing the electromagnetic spectrum that will transform our view of the Universe.

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.

Queries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Denise Faulkner 

Email: denise.faulkner@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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

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