Job’s reference: Sae-029822
salary: 37,694 pounds to 46,049 pounds annually, depending on the relevant experience
Members of the faculty/organizational unit: Science and engineering
location: Oxford Road
Employment type: A fixed term
Section/Team: Department of Physics and Astronomy
Hours per week: 1 fTE
Date of closure (DD/MM/YYYY): 09/10/2025
Duration of the contract: Fixed period for 12 months from December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2026
School/Directorate: College of Natural Sciences

Applications are invited to fill the post of post -PhD research to work on an independent laboratory to discover materials within the intensive physics group in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Manchester. The successful candidate will work on the front of physics, chemistry, materials science and Amnesty International, and developing the workflow to discover autonomy.

You may focus on experimental platforms (growth, characterization, electrical chemistry), mathematical modeling or artificial intelligence/automation, depending on your unique background. You will have, or you are about to obtain a doctorate (or equivalent) by the date of the start of the project in physics, material science, chemistry, engineering, or related fields. The efficiency installed in programming and writing of quality research leaves are necessary. We aim to appoint an individual with strong experience across multiple fields (see “knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications” desirable in the job description). The filter should be well organized and self -motivated with excellent communication skills. Projects are expected to lead to highly influential scientific publications, data groups, technological developments and a strong increase in the PDRA profession.

Besides your request, you must send one file that contains CV highlighting/showing the experiences and skills related to research, the list of posts, and the search statement (Max 3 Pages).

The Department of Physics and Astronomy is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, integration and reaching by contributing to the university’s social responsibility agenda, which indicates its commitment to policies and activities and the provision of initiatives, including the Athena Swan Charter to promote the professions of women in STEM (science, technology, mathematics, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The administration has retained the status of the Juno Champion since 2016 for its commitment to achieving gender equality, which positively enhances the inclusiveness of all.

We support requests from those who return from a professional break and we are happy to discuss flexible work arrangements.

For more information, please visit http://www.physics.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/equality-and-divesity/

As equal opportunities, we welcome applicants from all sections of society regardless of age, sex, sex (or sexual identity), race, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All dates are made on merit.

Our university is positive on flexible work – you can learn more here

The hybrid work arrangements can be considered.

Please note that due to the number of applications, we are unfortunately unlikely to make individual notes on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to inquiries, accept CVS or requests from employment agencies.

Inquiries about vacancies, brief list and interviews:

Name: Dr. Qian Yang

Email: Qan.yang@manchester.ac.uk

General inquiries:

Email: People.RECRUITMMENT@manchester.ac.uk

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