Part-time PhD in Control Systems & Robotics (60/40)

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded PhD

UKRI stipend 21,805+ salary to 27,107

Fees covered

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a part-time PhD position in the Control Systems and Robotics Group. The PhD spans 70 months and blends research (60%) with teaching (40%), providing research depth and academic teaching experience at a leading UK university.

The funded position includes an annual tax-free stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27) and a salary to bring total annual income to at least £27,107, with fees covered by the School of Natural Sciences.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and motivation for doctoral research.
• Interest in teaching activities within the university.
• Eligibility to pay Home rate tuition fees.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research within the Control Systems and Robotics Group.
• Contribute to teaching activities within the group.

Skills

Control systems

Robotics

Autonomous systems

Mechatronics

Teaching experience

Education

First-class or 2:1 honours in engineering/robotics/computer science/applied mathematics

Job description

The University of Manchester invites applications for a part-time PhD position in the Control Systems and Robotics Group. The PhD spans 70 months and blends research (60%) with teaching (40%), providing research depth and academic teaching experience at a leading UK university.

The funded position includes an annual tax-free stipend (£21,805 for 2026/27) and a salary to bring total annual income to at least £27,107, with fees covered by the School of Natural Sciences.