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The University of Manchester

Research Associate
The University of Manchester –Life Sciences

Closing date: 12/05/2013
Faculty / Organisational unit: Life Sciences
Division: Cellular Systems
Salary: £29,541-£34,223
Employment type: Fixed Term
Duration: Up to 3 years
Hours per week: Full Time
Location: Manchester

You will work on a project designed to address the urgent need to understand the recent escalation of chronic inflammatory diseases across industrialised populations by focussing on the biological and environmental factors that contribute to development of inflammatory bowel disease. This is an international project of 12 partners and will contribute to our detailed understanding of IBD in order to improve the quality of diagnosis, disease management and therapy.

You will hold (or be about to obtain) a PhD in a relevant domain of cell, molecular or biomedical research or other related discipline and have an excellent understanding of principles of signal transduction and gene expression. You will contribute intellectually to the project and must be able to demonstrate an ability and enthusiasm to work with an interdisciplinary team.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof. Dean Jackson:
Email:
Telephone: 0161 306 4255

Or to Prof. Michael White:
Email:
Telephone: 0161 275 1834

Or to Dr Pawel Paszek:
Email:
Telephone: 0161 275 1743

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The University of Manchester

Research Associate
“Interpretation functors and infinite-dimensional representations of finite-dimensional algebras”
The University of Manchester –Engineering Physical Sciences

School of Mathematics, Pure Mathematics

Closing date : 21/04/2013
Salary : £29,541 to £36,298 per annum
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration: Tenable from 1 September 2013 for 3 years
Hours per week : Full time
Location : Manchester

Applications are invited for two 3-year Research Associate positions in the School of Mathematics, to work with Professor Mike Prest on the EPSRC-funded project “Interpretation functors and infinite-dimensional representations of finite-dimensional algebras”.

The successful applicants will work on this project as part of the research team, which will comprise the two appointed Research Associates and the Principal Investigator, Mike Prest. They will investigate the interplay between the finite-dimensional and infinite-dimensional representation theory of finite-dimensional algebras and the relation of this with interpretability and notions from model theory, in order to understand the complexity and structure of definable additive categories.

Applicants should already have shown excellence in research and have, or expect soon to be awarded, a PhD (or equivalent). One appointee will have appropriate background in Model Theory, the other in Representations of Algebras. Applicants should also be able to work as part of a team and independently.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Mike Prest:
Email:

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The University of Manchester

Office Administrator
Professional Support Services
The University of Manchester –Planning Support Office

Closing date : 21/03/2013
Division : Planning Support Office
Salary : £21,383 to £24,049
Employment type : Fixed Term
Duration:until 31 July 2014
Hours per week : 35
Location : Oxford Road

As Office Administrator, you will provide a wide range of clerical and administrative support to both the Planning Support Office (PSO) and the Governance Office, including support for senior Board and University Committees.

In a busy, varied and stimulating role, you will be responsible for the organisation of meetings and high-profile events, the collation and distribution of papers and for providing support to board and committee members.. You will also maintain the University’s formal governance records, including the presentation of records and information on the University’s website. Providing personal support for the Head of the Planning Support Office and Deputy Secretary, you will manage diaries and deal with routine correspondence and queries.

With excellent communication, organisational and time management skills, you will have some experience of secretariat support, and knowledge/experience of maintaining financial accounts, and/or the ability to quickly understand and apply established procedures.

Informal enquiries can be made to Helen Barton, Head of the Planning Support Office:

Email:

Telephone: 0161 275 2154

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The University of Manchester

Research Associate
Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences
The University of Manchester -Engineering Physical Sciences

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Closing date :28/03/2013
Reference :EPS-02399
School / Directorate :School of Earth, Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences

Division :Earth, Atmospheric & Environmental Sciences
Salary : £29,541 to £36,298
Employment type :Fixed Term
Duration:24 months
Hours per week :35
Location :Oxford Road

Following the relocation of the Stratigraphy Group to the Universities of Manchester and Leeds, a Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available for an outstanding and ambitious, field-based sedimentologist/stratigrapher to work on the Karoo Synthesis Project.

This exciting, field-based research programme aims to develop quantitative and predictive models the evolution of the deepwater to fluvial basin margin, based on outcrop studies and dedicated research boreholes in the Karoo Basin, South Africa. The project involves integration of major datasets, targeted fieldwork and associated geochronological analyses and is led by Professor Stephen Flint (Manchester) and Dr David Hodgson (Leeds).

You should have a first degree in geosciences and a PhD or equivalent in clastic sedimentology/sequence stratigraphy/basin analysis. Skills required are detailed field observation and interpretation using process-based facies analysis linked to high-resolution sequence stratigraphy and either an appreciation of subsurface data analysis or willingness to learn. You will be equally comfortable leading on key aspects of the project and being a team player, supporting and integrating other components within an international research team. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are therefore essential.

Although based at The University of Manchester, you will be required to undertake several periods of fieldwork in South Africa, each of 4-6 weeks duration. You will be working in extreme environments during these periods, including mountainous and semi-desert terrain. A full driving licence is also essential.

Interviews will take place April 9th 2013.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Stephen Flint:

Email:

Telephone: 0161 306 4058

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The University of Manchester

KTP Associate
School of Physics & Astronomy
The University of Manchester –Biological Physics

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Closing date :31/03/2013
Faculty / Organisational unit :Engineering Physical Sciences
Salary : £29,541 per annum
Employment type :Fixed Term
Duration:36 months
Hours per week :35
Location :Manchester

This Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) Associate role is part of a collaboration between University of Manchester and Unilever. You will study interactions of surfactants and other relevant small molecules with a group of novel collagenous polypeptides, through the development of relevant physical and biological measurements to establish how molecular interactions and associated interacting processes affect their physical and biological properties, with the broad aim of exploring applications in personal care. The majority of your working time will be spent at the Unilever R&D facilities at Port Sunlight on the Wirral.

You should have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Soft Matter/Biological Physics/Biophysical Chemistry or a related area, and prior research experience inwet interfacial measurementsutilizing neutron reflection and scattering, cell culture and surface biocompatibility will be essential. As the role is focusedon the ultimate development of commercial products, the ability and desire to apply your knowledge in a commercial environment is essential. The post will be subject to the KTP requirements and the associate will receive regular training and mentoring from the KTP scheme.

Informal enquiries
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Jian Lu:
Email:
Telephone: 0161 306 3926

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The University of Manchester

Assistant Asbestos Manager
The University of Manchester

Closing date: 11/03/2013
Reference: PSS-02378
Faculty / Organisational unit: Professional Support Services
School / Directorate: Directorate of Estates
Division: Professional Services
Salary: £29,541 to £36,298
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 35
Location: Oxford Road

You will assist the Asbestos Manager with the day to day operational management of asbestos, prepare detailed asbestos records, reports and carry out detailed contractor audits togther with logging all the audits and disseminate the information as appropriate.

You will be responsible for managing the asbestos database, maintaining and updating archive, current and new data when necessary and providing advice and management information as requested.

You will be required to prepare Asbestos training material and carry out training to Directorate of Estates & Facilities staff and assist with the delegated asbestos budget.

The successful candidate will hold a degree level qualification in a construction or science elated discipline and be qualified to BOHS P405 and P402 level and possess relevant vocational experience. You will have experience with the on site management of asbestos removal projects and have a comprehensive knowledge of CAR 2012.

Informal Enquiries:
Lynn Fleming, Asbestos Manager
E-mail:
Telephone: 0161-275-0369

Further Particulars
Assistant Asbestos Manager (PDF, 98. Kb)
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The University of Manchester

Research Associate in Creep and Microstructural Characterisation of Stainless Steel
The University of Manchester

Closing date: 28/02/2013
Reference: EPS-02294
Faculty / Organisational unit: Engineering Physical Sciences
School / Directorate: School of Materials
Division: Materials
Salary: £29,541 to £30,424 p.a.
Employment type: Fixed Term
Duration: up to 36 months
Hours per week: 35
Location: Manchester

The University of Manchester is looking to recruit a research associate to undertake a 36 month project on the topic of “Environmental Impact on the Structural Integrity of Nuclear Components”.

This post is funded through a Technology Strategy Board (TSB) government grant and is part of a £2.2M consortium project led by EDF Energy which aims to establish and extend the safe and economic lifetime of the UK fleet of Advanced Gas Cooled Nuclear Reactors (AGRs), which generate ~15% of the UK’s electricity.

The overall aim of the project is to develop an understanding of the interaction which occurs between the AGR’s coolant environment (CO2) and creep-fatigue initiation and cracking behaviour, which are principal life-limiting degradation mechanisms for stainless steel components within the reactor pressure vessel.

Candidates are required to possess (or to be acquirirng soon) a PhD qualification, or equivalent experience, in materials science, or physical sciences/engineering. The successful candidate will carry out mechanical and microstructural examinations to provide mechanistic understanding and experimental data that can be used for the formulation of predictive models by other parties within the consortium. For this reason, expertise in microstructural and materials characterisation is essential. The research associate will need to be capable of working under their own initiative and to productively interact with the rest of the research team, so excellent communication and organisational skills are also required.

The appointment will be fixed term for up to 36 months from 1April 2013.

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Fabio Sceninior Prof Bob Ainsworth
Email: or .

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The University of Manchester

Position : Research Associate

Job Description :

The University of Manchester -School of Chemistry

Closing date: 31/01/2013
Faculty/ Organisational unit: Engineering Physical Sciences
Division: Organic Chemistry Group
Salary: £29,249 p.a.
Employment type: Fixed Term
Duration: 24 months
Hours per week: 35
Location: Oxford Road

Applications are invited for two EPSRC-funded post-doctoral research positions in the research group of Professor MF Greaney to work on the development of new synthetic methods.

You must hold or be about to obtain, a PhD (or have equivalent research experience) in synthetic organic chemistry or a closely related subject. Experience of organic synthesis is also essential and you must possess an awareness of the hazards associated with handling organic compounds, with a proven ability to work safely in a laboratory environment.Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills are also required.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Michael Greaney:
Email:
Telephone: 0161 275 1310

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Further particulars: EPS-02087 – Research Fellow in Organic Synthesis (2 posts) (PDF, 23. Kb)
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