Lecturer in Robust Control Theory (two posts available)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Health services

Annual leave

Christmas closure

Retail discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a full‑time academic post focused on robust control theory. You will lead a research programme and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, including the group’s MSc in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering.

You will support departmental administration and adapt teaching/research balance as needed, with hybrid working arrangements considered.

Job description

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Guido Herrmann

Email: [e-mail]

The University invites applications for the above full‑time posts which are available immediately. We are seeking outstanding applicants with an established record in feedback control theory.

You will lead a vibrant research programme with a particular focus on robust control theory. Your control theory research may, potentially, also be motivated by advanced control applications to underpin research which is fundable by national, e.g. UKRI, or international funders, e.g. Horizon. You will contribute to both the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, namely the group’s own MSc in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering and relevant Undergraduate (UG) programmes of the department.

You will provide support to the administration of the Department, the School and/or the Faculty as appropriate.

The balance of teaching and research responsibilities will be varied by line management from time‑to‑time based on operational needs.

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 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.

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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [e-mail]

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

General enquiries:

Email: [e-mail]

Technical support:

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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.