*** apologies for cross-posting *** Dear all, With the application deadline approaching, I just want to send a reminder about the below position at Manchester University. Subject to a probation period, this is a permanent position. Maybe it is of interest to you or colleagues in your networks. Best wishes, Martin
The University of Manchester Presidential Academic Fellowship: Industry 4.0 (School of Environment, Education and Development) Closing Date : 03/04/2018 Employment Type : Permanent Duration : Subject to 4 years' probation, commencing September 2018 Faculty / Organisational Unit : Humanities School/Directorate : School of Environment, Education and Development Division : Hours Per week : Full-time and part-time applications considered Salary : £39,992-£49,149 Location : Oxford Road, Manchester Job Reference : HUM-011362 Email A Friend<https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/brightestminds/emailafriend.aspx?jobid=14708> Creative, ambitious and keen to develop transformative research, you will relish this excellent opportunity to drive your academic career to a higher level. As an impressive early career academic, you'll recognise that securing a Presidential Academic Fellowship at the University of Manchester will empower you to unlock your potential. In addition to a good salary for the duration of your Fellowship, you'll receive several thousand pounds per annum for research support costs and access to key technology platforms. Your time during this award will be initially dedicated to research, with no or minimal teaching in the first year, and minimal teaching in the second year. Thereafter teaching would increase with each subsequent year of the fellowship. You can look forward to mentoring and assistance in winning external funding and awards. As a Presidential Academic Fellow, you will be based in either the Global Development Institute or Geography, and will work closely with the Alliance Manchester Business School and the Sustainable Consumption Institute. Your research will focus on the nature of technological shifts, and the implications of robotics and new technologies for globalisation and global production networks, including the outcomes for labour. In particular, you'll help to strengthen an understanding of how sustainable global production and consumption goals can be achieved. To join us, you will need a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification. You'll bring to the role a sustained record of publication output. Crucially, you will demonstrate the ability to develop a coherent world-leading research programme, with new concepts and ideas to extend intellectual understanding. You have what it takes to organise resources and deliver results to deadlines. Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills also equip you to build a team, and to inspire and engage students. The determination to win your own funding will be key to your success. To discover more please visit www.brightest-minds.manchester.ac.uk<http://www.brightest-minds.manchester.ac.uk/> The University of Manchester is committed to building a culturally diverse institution where all staff and students can flourish and feel valued for their contribution and individuality. Our policies and practices are designed to encourage talented people, whatever their background, to work and study here. All appointments are made on merit. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Khalid Nadvi Email: khalid.na...@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: hrservi...@manchester.ac.uk Tel: 0161 275 4499 Technical support: Email: universityofmanches...@helpmeapply.co.uk Tel: 0161 850 2004 This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. We currently anticipate that interviews will be held in May. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria, and the guidance notes on submitting your application. Note that you will need to upload a CV (including a bibliography), a Research Proposal and provide names of 3 referees, so please have these to hand. Further Particulars Humanities Presidential Fellowships 2018<https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/brightestminds/candidates/PreviewDocument.aspx?docid=28289&GUID=7bbe05c3-e657-429b-81eb-3f0a13efda6b&jobid=14708> ---------------- Dr Martin Hess Department of Geography School of Environment, Education and Development University of Manchester Arthur Lewis Building Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL UK Phone: +44 161 2753643 Email: martin.h...@manchester.ac.uk<mailto:martin.h...@manchester.ac.uk>
