Research Associate in High Temperature Ceramic Coatings

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Research Associate for an EPSRC-funded project focused on high-temperature ceramic coatings. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading industry partners and tackle fundamental materials science challenges. The position is available immediately and is funded for 1.5 years, providing a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Market leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave entitlement

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Outstanding, motivated candidate with ambition to tackle materials science challenges.
• Experience in high-temperature ceramic coatings is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with industry and academic partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced high-temperature ceramic coatings.
• Collaborate with Rolls-Royce and academic partners.
• Conduct research on resistance to environmental degradation and fracture.

Skills

Materials science

Research skills

Analytical skills

Education

PhD in Materials Science or related field

Job description

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Research Associate in High Temperature Ceramic Coatings, Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

The Department of Materials and the Henry Royce Institute at the University of Manchester are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to join an EPSRC-funded project focused on developing advanced high-temperature ceramic coatings with improved resistance to environmental degradation and fracture.

This project offers a unique opportunity to work closely with Rolls-Royce and leading academic partners across the UK and Europe. We seek an outstanding, motivated candidate with the ambition to tackle fundamental materials science challenges in next-generation coating technologies.

The position is available immediately and is initially funded for 1.5 years.

What you will get in return:

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

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

The University supports flexible working; more information can be found here.

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that due to high application volume, individual feedback cannot be provided.

We are unable to respond to enquiries, or accept CVs/applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

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This vacancy closes at midnight on the closing date.

See the link below for the Further Particulars document containing the person specification criteria.