Chair in Structural Composites

The University of Manchester - Science and Engineering - Department of Materials - School of Natural Sciences

Job reference: SAE-030043

Salary: Competitive Salary

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Oxford Road

Employment type: Permanent

Division/Team: Department of Materials

Hours Per Week: Full time

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 21/04/2026

Contract Duration: Permanent

School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences

This is a senior appointment, and the successful candidate will be expected to conduct internationally leading research in area of structural composites within the Department of Materials. The successful candidate will work closely with the School of Natural Sciences and Department of Materials Leadership Teams to help shape the strategic direction of this research area and will build new national and international partnerships from across academia and industry. As well as providing strong research direction, the appointee will help to develop the teaching profile within Materials and perform an important role in mentoring more junior academic colleagues.

The successful candidate will spearhead interdisciplinary area of advanced structural composites, working at the interface of advanced materials, advanced manufacturing and industrial application of composite materials. The specific domain of research interests includes advanced composites manufacturing including testing and mechanics of composites, out-of-autoclave manufacturing technologies for textile composites, damage tolerant structures, sustainable composites.

What will you 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 opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor David Lewis

Email: David.lewis-4@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk