Job reference:SAE-030292
Salary:£47,389 - £71,566 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit:Science and Engineering
Location:Oxford Road
Employment type:Permanent
Division/Team:Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Hours Per Week:Full time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY):07/01/2026
Contract Duration:Permanent
School/Directorate:School of Engineering
The role-holder will develop internationally leading research and innovative teaching in the emerging field of Data Driven Solid Mechanics, contributing to the digital transformation of mechanical and materials engineering. They will do this by integrating modern data-centric approaches, such as physics-informed machine learning, structure-aware modelling, and digital-twin methodologies, with fundamental principles of solid mechanics and materials behaviour. Through research, teaching, supervision and collaboration with collagues, industry and international partners, the successful candidate will help establish Manchester as a leader in next-generation mechanics, delivering new insights, tools and technologies that address challenges in reliability, structural integrity, advanced materials and sustainability.
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 morehere
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 toPeople.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.
Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Alistair Revell
Email: alistair.revell@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.
£47,389 to £71,566 per annum depending on experience
