Senior Technologist (Materials)

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The AFRC, in partnership with the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), invites applications for a Senior Technologist – Materials. The role leads high-value research, translating results into impact and managing externally funded projects in collaboration with industrial partners.

Applicants should hold a good honours degree and a PhD (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering, with a strong track record in applied research and

Qualifications

• Holder of a good honours degree and a PhD (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Proven track record in applied research and/or industrial delivery in forging or forming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-value research and knowledge exchange programmes.
• Translate research into impact through process innovation, testing, development, and digital manufacturing.
• Develop and manage externally funded projects and collaborations with industrial partners.

Skills

Materials processing

Knowledge exchange

Industrial partnerships

Education

Honours degree

PhD

Job description

Senior Technologist (Materials) - 859893

Salary range:£48,337 - £59,390 per annum

FTE: 1

Term:Open-ended

Closing Date: 30 October 2026

Location: Inchinnan, Renfrew

The University of Strathclyde has 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 Opportunity

The AFRC is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Senior Technologist – Materials. This role will lead and deliver high-value research and knowledge exchange programmes, focused on the industrial application of advanced materials processing technologies.
Working across AFRC and NMIS initiatives, you will play a key role in translating research into impact through process innovation, materials testing & characterisation, materials development, and digital manufacturing. You will lead technical work packages, and work closely with AFRC’s industrial partners to deliver applied solutions. You will also develop and lead your own programme of knowledge exchange, applying for and managing externally funded projects and contributing to strategic capability development.

To be considered for this position, you will hold a good honours degree and a PhD (or equivalent professional experience) in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or Manufacturing Engineering. You will have a proven track record in applied research and/or industrial delivery in forging or forming technologies and a strong interest in knowledge exchange.

The successful candidate must be eligible and willing to undergo UK security clearance in order to work on sensitive or restricted projects.
Applicants may use tools such as AI to support their application; however, all submissions must accurately reflect their own experience and understanding. The University reserves the right to verify the authenticity of application materials and may reject applications where concerns arise.

For informal enquiries, please contact DrMichael King,Principal Engineer (Materials Team Lead),[e-mail]

Department

National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)