The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester has been investing in Early Career Researchers for many years, increasing the diversity of our staff. These represent a strategic investment in outstanding researchers who will shape our future research portfolio. In 2026, we plan to appoint Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw University Research Fellowships across the Faculty. These fellowships are fixed term for 5 years and are an excellent stepping-stone to establishing an independent research career and gaining a full-time permanent academic position. We are looking for outstanding candidates who have the ability to undertake world leading in some of the following areas:
University of Manchester at Harwell
We encourage applications in areas which are aligned the University of Manchester at Harwell and our strategic partnership with the National Science Facilities based on the Harwell Campus in Oxfordshire (including, but not limited to, the Diamond Light Source, the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility, the Central Laser Facility, Scientific Computing Division and National Quantum computing Centre), the Daresbury Laboratory (Accelerator Science and Technology Centre and cryogenic facilities, Hartree supercomputing Centre) and STFC’s Boulby Underground Laboratory (Ultra low-background science).
There is particular interest in developing the areas of the use of these facilities in understanding:
Catalytic processes
Quantum materials
Magnetic materials
Formulation science and engineering.
Novel Detector Technologies
Fusion technologies
As well as the specific areas of science and engineering detailed above, the National Science Facilities and the University of Manchester have a strong desire to develop further capability in:
Characterisation including imaging and scattering and photoelectron emission
In -situ/operando environments
Scientific computing.
Novel acceleration technology
Low temperature science
Ultra low-background science
Applied quantum technologies.
Application deadline: 15 April 2026
For more information, please visit https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=34612
