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An exciting opportunity has a risen within the EPSRC Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) in Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry to support the effective operation of the centre as the Centre Manager.
This is a full time, fixed term maternity cover appointment, expected to be from September 2026 until May 2027 with the possibility of further extension.
The goal of the Centre is to train 5 annual cohorts of doctoral students in the areas at the interface between physical science and computer science, bringing together chemical knowledge with state-of-the-art computer science, physics-based modelling and automated technologies, such as robotics. The centre will identify suitable cross-disciplinary doctoral projects, support the students in their project, deliver high-quality training from internal and external providers and engage with stakeholders and new partners.
Our multidisciplinary team currently include 35 partners including large corporates, SMEs, charities and international academic institutions which will co-design doctoral research projects, deliver training elements and host students’ placement.
We are looking for an experienced research manager with excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, who has a flexible, proactive and motivated approach to achieving outcomes within a multi-disciplinary environment to manage the Centre. Candidates will also be part of the wider Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) community and the School of Physical Science beyond that, and will be expected to collaborate and to support the wider agenda in terms of materials research activities.
The School of Physical Sciences is an Athena SWAN Silver Award holder and is committed to encouraging, developing and supporting women in their research and academic careers. We are working to create an inclusive environment which values a diverse workforce and we recognise that many individuals value flexibility in their work/life balance. We strongly encourage applications from groups underrepresented within our workforce, in particular women.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
For full details and to apply online, please visit: recruit.liverpool.ac.uk
