Lecturer in Applied Control and Control Systems Design

The University invites applications for the above full-time post which is available immediately. We are seeking outstanding applicants with an established record in Applied Control and Control Systems Design.

You will lead a vibrant research programme with a particular focus on Applied Control and Control Systems Design. Your research needs to be focussed on advanced control applications, while ideally being informed by a control theoretical understanding. These advanced control applications can be complementary to existing control applications in the CSR group. Your research needs to be fundable by national, e.g. UKRI, or international funders, e.g. Horizon. You will contribute to both the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes, namely the group’s own MSc in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering and relevant Undergraduate (UG) programmes of the department.

You will provide support to the administration of the Department, the School and/or the Faculty as appropriate.

The balance of teaching and research responsibilities will be varied by line management from time-to-time based on operational needs.

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.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Guido Herrmann, Head of Group, Control Systems and Robotics Group

Email: Guido.Herrmann@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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