Research Associate on the UMRI project “Adoption of 3D-printers by SMEs”
Applications are invited for two part-time positions or one full-time position as Research Associates working in the fields of innovation management and with engineering expertise in additive manufacturing(3D printing). This is an exciting opportunity to work on an interdisciplinary funded project with researchers at the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, part of the Alliance Manchester Business School (Faculty of Humanities) and the Dept. of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering and Dept. of Materials (Faculty of Science and Engineering) aiming to provide insights into the adoption of 3D-printers by SMEs.
The successful applicants will be researchers with strong interests on digital technologies, in particular 3D printers, with a management and/or engineering background. The applicants will focus on understanding the changes in the business model, skills and organizational process that the firm requires to adopt 3D printers and/or act as knowledge broker of 3D printers for non-adopter firms. They will be the key nexus between the research team and the SMEs participating in the scoping exercise.
Closing date for applications is 22nd June 2023. Interviews will be held on 29th-30th June 2023.
When completing the additional information section of your application, please ensure you make reference to the job description and person specification above, as this will form an integral part of the shortlisting process.
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, 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
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Email: Dr Mabel Sánchez Barrioluengo (msbarrioluengo@manchester.ac.uk) and Prof. Silvia Massini (silvia.massini@manchester.ac.uk) from AMBS
Dr. Murat Kilic (zekaimurat.kilic@manchester.ac.uk) from the Dept. of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering and Dr. Wajira Mirinhanage (wajira.mirihanage@manchester.ac.uk) from the Dept. of Materials.
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
