Application Specialist (Energy Systems)

The University Of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an Applications Specialist for the Graphene Engineering & Innovation Centre. This full-time position requires managing cutting-edge laboratories, ensuring safety compliance, and collaborating on innovative graphene research projects. A competitive benefits package awaits the right candidate.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent employee health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts at retailers

Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within technical support teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities to high standards.
• Provide health and safety services for researchers.
• Ensure compliance with inspection and reporting schedules.

Skills

Laboratory Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Job description

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Application Specialist (Energy Systems), Manchester

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Client:

The University Of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

The Graphene Engineering & Innovation Centre (GEIC) is a new facility developed to establish the UK as a graphene research and technology ‘hub’ that will lead to the rapid commercialization of graphene and 2D technologies in the UK. The Institutes are part of an overall investment, building on the strong and rapidly-expanding UK research in this field, and aim to take this research through to commercial success. Funded through EPSRC and ERDF, they will offer access to specialist facilities and equipment, including state-of-the-art cleanrooms that enable the simulation of manufacturing processes. This world-class shared facility for graphene research and commercialization activities will be accessible by both researchers and businesses.

Applications are invited for the position of Applications Specialist, a full-time role. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to be involved in this exciting project from an early stage, in a field that is constantly growing and at the cutting edge of technology.

This role involves a variety of activities, including managing our state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities to the highest standards. You will work with applications teams in the 2D materials, membranes, & coatings laboratories, and collaborate effectively with GEIC technical support to deliver a first-class up-scale facility. You will provide health and safety services to world-class researchers, playing an important role in the timeliness and success of their experiments. Additionally, you will ensure that regular/annual inspection and reporting schedules are carried out in accordance with the Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) expectations.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at major retailers