Job Description

Job reference: SAE-029858
Salary: 37,694 to 46,049 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 06/10/2025
Contract Duration: 18 months
School/Directorate: School of Engineering
Background
This is a research project taken in the Digital Manufacturing Lab led by Prof. Charlie Wang. The project aims to a computational kernel to effectively generate optimised structure and toolpaths for robot-assisted additive manufacturing with dynamically changed material accumulation directions. This research will be conducted in the School of Engineering at the University of Manchester, and is funded by the University of Manchester and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
Overall Purpose of the Job
The role of the post-doctoral research associate is to engage in developing new computational algorithm and formulation for generating optimised structure and toolpaths while incorporating the manufacturing constraints. Candidate should have a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering and strong research record in computational design, topology optimisation, advanced manufacturing, intelligent mechatronics, or robotics. Excellent skills in C++ programming and mathematics formulation are expected.
What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
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Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
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Name: Prof Charlie Wang
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
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37,694 to 46,049 per annum, dependent on relevant experience

Skills Required