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NMIS Industrial Doctorate Centre Manager

University of Strathclyde

Scotland

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 58,000

Full time

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An established industry player is looking for a dynamic Industrial Doctorate Centre Manager to lead the growth of their doctoral centre. This role is pivotal in expanding partnerships with industry leaders and academic institutions while securing funding to drive innovation in advanced manufacturing. The successful candidate will work closely with a passionate team dedicated to transforming manufacturing through research and collaboration. If you are an experienced leader with a strong background in project management and stakeholder engagement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a thriving environment focused on sustainable growth.

Extensive experience in managing doctoral programs and partnerships.
Strong background in research and innovation in manufacturing.

Lead the expansion of the Industrial Doctorate Centre.
Forge partnerships with industry and academia to secure funding.

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Research Coordination

Funding Acquisition

PhD or equivalent experience

Master's degree in relevant field

Salary range: £46,735 - £57, 422 per annum (1 FTE)

FTE: 0.5

Term: Fixed (19 months)

Closing Date: 16 April 2025

Location: NMIS, Renfrew

The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological institution with a long history of working with industry to deliver strong business growth from access to research and innovation expertise. The latest major initiative continuing to deliver on this track record is through the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS).

As a magnet for innovation in advanced manufacturing, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) group of specialist R&D centres supports manufacturing, engineering, and associated tech businesses of all sizes to thrive domestically and internationally through accelerating productivity, embracing new digital technologies, and achieving net-zero targets.

We turn smart ideas into reality and deliver ground-breaking research. Coming from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, our passionate team works alongside industry, academia, and the public sector to solve problems, train the workforce of the future, and generate the creative ideas that will transform manufacturing.

Ultimately, we are growing the economy, developing a vibrant and skilled talent pool, and helping create prosperous, sustainable communities.

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Industrial Doctorate Centre Manager to lead the expansion and growth of our well-established doctoral centre, aligning with our strategic goals and key sectors. Based within the Manufacturing Skills Academy (MSA) at NMIS Netherton, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with the current 0.5 FTE Industrial Doctoral Centre Manager, with a primary focus on expanding our network of partners and securing additional funding. The successful candidate will forge strong partnerships with industry leaders, academic and research institutions, and NMIS specialist centres, including the Digital Factory, Lightweight Manufacturing Centre, Advanced Forming Research Centre, and Digital Process Manufacturing Centre, showcasing the significant impact and successes of the NMIS industry doctorate centre.

For informal enquiries, please contact Avril Thomson, Head of Skills Programmes - avril.thomson@strath.ac.uk

Interviews have been scheduled to take place on 22 April 2025.

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NMIS Industrial Doctorate Centre Manager

University of Strathclyde

Scotland

On-site

GBP 46,000 - 58,000

Full time

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