Job Description

The Northern Engineering and Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) is seeking an outstanding Research Scientist in Microsystems and Nanotechnology. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of academia and industry, supporting SMEs and research partners in Greater Manchester and beyond. Working in the broad areas of Advanced Materials and Advanced Manufacturing you will design, fabricate, and test micro/nanoscale device prototypes, assist SMEs and collaborate with leading academics and industrial innovators

Key Responsibilities

Conceive, plan, and deliver applied R&D projects that address industrial challenges, working with NERIC facilities such as cleanrooms, laboratories, and prototyping environments. Provide technical expertise, analytical insight, and research support to SMEs and industry partners, helping them develop new products and services in precision engineering, microsystems, nanotechnology, and advanced materials and manufacturing. Undertake academic research, generating outputs for peer-reviewed journals and presenting at relevant conferences. Translate research findings into practical solutions, prototypes, that create measurable industry impact. Collaborate with the NERIC team to ensure successful delivery of industry-led projects. Deliver training sessions, workshops, and knowledge transfer activities to SMEs, industry collaborators and researchers in relevant technical areas.

About the School or About the Department

The School of Science, Engineering and Environment (SEE) brings together expertise across engineering, physics, computer science, acoustics, biology, and environmental sciences. With strong partnerships and world-class facilities, our mission is to deliver research-led teaching and industry-focused research that makes a difference.


The Northern Engineering and Robotics Innovation Centre (NERIC) provides a hub where academia and industry collaborate on robotics, advanced manufacturing, photonics, microsystems, nanotechnology, materials, and AI. Supported by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and other partners, NERIC provides cutting-edge facilities, including an industrial robot lab, manufacturing metrology systems and a new microfabrication cleanroom and laboratories, to help businesses and researchers create real impact.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary

- and excellent pension scheme

An impressive 32 days leave

- plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!

Flexible working

- we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance

Professional development

- we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential

Our community

- there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives

The Perks!

- MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts

Wellbeing support

- all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships

Greater Manchester

- live and work in one of the most vibrant regions in the UK, a hot spot of digital innovation, excellent schools and colleges, and with affordable city, suburban and rural living options to suit a wide range of lifestyles

Our Peel Park

campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to *

Our MediaCity

campus is at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub