Centre Manager: CDT In Digital And Automated Materials Chemistry- Grade 8

An exciting opportunity has a risen within the E.P.S.R.C. Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) in Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry to support the effective operation of the centre.

The goal of the Centre is to train 5 annual cohorts of doctoral students in the areas at the interface between physical science and computer science, bringing together chemical knowledge with state-of-the-art computer science, physics-based modelling, and automated technologies, such as robotics. The centre will identify suitable cross-disciplinary doctoral projects, support the students in their project, deliver high-quality training from internal and external providers and engage with stakeholders and new partners. 

Our multidisciplinary team currently include 35 partners including large corporates, SMEs, charities, and international academic institutions, which will co-design doctoral research projects, deliver training elements and host students¿ placement.

We are looking for an experienced research manager with excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills, who has a flexible, proactive, and motivated approach to achieving outcomes within a multi-disciplinary environment to manage the Centre. Candidates will also be part of the wider Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) community and the School of Physical Sciences beyond that and will be expected to collaborate and to support the wider agenda in terms of materials research activities. You should have a degree (or equivalent or relevant professional experience). This post is Fixed Term until September 2032.