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Research Assistant - Probing the Potential for Bio-based Construction and Retrofitting Materials and Products

The University of Manchester - School of Engineering

Location: Manchester
Salary: £31,637 to £36,130 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 8th July 2025
Closes: 1st August 2025
Job Ref: SAE-029196

Job reference: SAE-029196
Salary: £31,637-£36,130 pro rata, per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Hours Per Week: Full time for 3 months (1.0 FTE) or part time for 6 months (0.5 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 01/08/2025
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 3 months or 6 months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

We are recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated research assistant/associate with expertise in construction materials and life cycle assessment (LCA) to join an exciting project funded by EPSRC and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), in collaboration with Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance (CNCA). The project focuses on the exploring the use of waste and bio-based materials in new build homes and in retrofitting. We are looking for a strong researcher able to conduct research around waste and bio-based construction materials, and home retrofitting. We are looking for research expertise in civil engineering construction materials, retrofitting, sustainability and related areas. The role will be based in Department of Civil Engineering and Management within School of Engineering at the University of Manchester.

This role is flexible and could be funded full time for 3 months or part time for 6 months.

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 CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Mithila Achintha

Email: Mithila.Achintha@manchester.ac.uk 

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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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