The University of Manchester
Materials Developer (Composites)
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The Graphene Engineering & Innovation Centre (GEIC)
A world-class hub for graphene and 2D materials development and commercialisation. Our mission is to accelerate the adoption of next-generation materials and processes, helping industry bring advanced technologies to market both in the UK and globally.
We are inviting applications for a full-time Composites Materials Developer
This role offers an exceptional opportunity to join a team working at the forefront of advanced materials innovation.
As a Composites Materials Developer, you will:
- Contribute to a broad range of activities, including the development and processing of fibre reinforced plastic materials.
- Play a key role in operating and maintaining our state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, ensuring they run to the highest standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the 2D materials laboratories and GEIC technical support teams to deliver a first-class, scalable up-processing capability for industry partners.
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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
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.
Flexible Working
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Important Notes
- Due to the number of applications, we unfortunately may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application.
- We are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
- Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk.
- Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
- Name: Mark Dickie
- Email: mark.dickie@manchester.ac.uk
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- Phone: 0161 850 2004
- Website: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
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.
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