About this role
Job reference: SAE-031097 Salary: £47,389 - £58,225 per annum depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Permanent Division/Team: Department of Materials Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week (1 FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 28/04/2026 Contract Duration: Permanent School/Directorate: School of Natural Sciences
The Department of Materials seeks to appoint a Teaching & Research academic to strengthen specialist capability in digital fashion innovation, with a focus on 3D modelling, virtual prototyping, digital twins and immersive (XR) technologies. Fashion Business & Technology (FBT) is distinctive within the Russell Group for its scale and interdisciplinary scope. Building on a strong reputation for student experience and curriculum innovation, this appointment will strengthen research capacity, doctoral supervision and external funding in digital and technology-enabled fashion innovation.
The role supports the University’s Manchester 2035 ambitions by contributing to:
Digital transformation in education and research Interdisciplinary, challenge-led research with societal and industrial relevance Partner-enabled learning and industry co-creation Responsible innovation aligned to sustainability and inclusive practice
Applicants must hold a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field, with a research trajectory appropriate to the level of appointment and the potential to achieve internationally recognised standards of research excellence.
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 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.
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Name: Charlene Gallery
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.