Lecturer in Tritium Science and Technology

Lecturer in Tritium Science and Technology, Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

dcc5b23d6849

Job Views:

6

Posted:

02.04.2025

Expiry Date:

17.05.2025

Job Description:

The University welcomes applications for a permanent post across the Grade 7 Lecturer scale, within the School of Engineering in the area of Tritium Science and Technology.

The School of Engineering at Manchester is a national and international centre for education in the engineering disciplines. Key research thematic priorities include Net Zero & Environmental Sustainability, Robotics, Autonomous Systems & AI, Digital Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, and Engineering for Health and Engineering Materials. The University of Manchester and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) are working together to help accelerate the country’s progress toward Net Zero Carbon targets through the development of fusion energy.

Fusion is a very attractive alternative energy source that, when commercialised, will generate electricity without greenhouse gases with abundant fuel supplies around the world. Fusion energy is an area of national and international priority and has been explicitly identified in the Government’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution. This new collaboration complements and builds on The University of Manchester’s long term strength in nuclear research, building important new research and training activities in Tritium Science & Technology and Digital Engineering.

The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. The Faculty welcomes applications from all sections of the community and are committed to having a representative workforce.

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 support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor David Lewis, Head of Department and Deputy Head of School, School of Natural Sciences

Email: david.lewis-5@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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.