Research Associate in Textile Technology

Job reference: SAE-017797

Location: Sackville Street, Manchester

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 18/11/2021

Salary: £33,309 to £40,927 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Employment type: Fixed Term

Faculty/Organisation: Science and Engineering

School/ Directorate: Department of Materials

Hours per week: Full time

Contract Duration: starting as soon as possible until 28 September 2022

School: School of Natural Sciences

Robotics and Textile Composites Group, headed by Prof Prasad Potluri, works at the interface of textile technology, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and materials science. This research group has a strong reputation to deliver collaborative R&D programmes in partnership with textiles, automotive, aerospace and general engineering companies.  

Funded by the EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account, this project aims to develop advanced manufacturing solutions for lingerie products with advanced weaving, knitting and additive manufacturing technologies, with the aid of robotics and multi-sensory systems.  

You must have a PhD degree or equivalent in textile technology or related subject area, and it is desirable that you have experience of delivering funded research projects that involve collaborations between academia and industry. You should also have some track records of research publications. Applicants whose research interests straddle multiple areas such as textile technology, additive manufacturing, 3D modelling, robotics &instrumentation are encouraged to apply.  

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:

http://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof Prasad Potluri

Email: [email protected]

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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