Lecturer and Digital Metal CDT Manager

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share fixed term contract to 30 September 2031

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

The University of Leicester is seeking a Lecturer and DigitalMetal CDT Manager to lead the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Digital Transformation of Metals Industry (DigitalMetal). 

This pivotal role involves managing the daily operations and ensuring the successful delivery of the CDT's key objectives. The successful candidate will represent the University in collaboration with a consortium of esteemed universities, research organisations, and industry partners, focusing on the recruitment, supervision, and training of PhD researchers in digital manufacturing and related fields. 

Additionally, the role encompasses the development and delivery of training programmes and continuing professional development for CDT postgraduate researchers (PGRs). As a central figure in a UK-wide community of digital manufacturing researchers spanning academia, industry, and the public sector, the postholder will drive innovative research and training initiatives to benefit the CDT and its partners.  

Further information regarding the centre can be found here.

About you

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant STEM discipline and have a record of published research, some of which is internationally recognised for its originality, significance, and rigour. You should demonstrate evidence of successful collaboration with external partners and possess a proven track record of delivering research projects on time. 

Experience in budget management and delivering training or teaching is essential. While not mandatory, experience in PhD supervision, practical expertise in materials, manufacturing, or AI (potentially within an industrial setting), project management of research programmes, and line management experience would be advantageous. 

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, effective presentation abilities, and the capacity to manage, motivate, and support colleagues are crucial. A commitment to personal professional development and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are also important. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead and innovate in the evolving field of digital manufacturing within a supportive and forward-thinking academic environment.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Hong Dong on hd38@leicester.ac.uk

Interviews will take place in mid to late March 2025. 

Applications for job share will be considered.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. 

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 09 March 2025

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