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Research Associate | Engineered Silk Manufacturing and Optical Fibre

Source: University of Bath RSS. About the roleJoin the HOLLOW SILK project, an ambitious research project funded by the Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) through its Universal Fabricators programme. HOLLOW SILK aims to develop a novel manufacturing platform based on engineered silk, for the production of microstructured optical fibres. By combining expertise in biomaterials, fibre manufacturing, chemistry, photonics and engineering, the project will establish innovative routes to advanced materials and structures that are difficult, or even impossible, to achieve using conventional manufacturing technologies.We are recruiting two Postdoctoral Researchers to join the project for up to 36 months. The two positions will play complementary roles within the team. We anticipate appointing at least one Research Associate, and are particularly keen for the other appointment to be made at Research Fellow level, with responsibility for providing technical leadership across the programme. The Technical Lead will help to drive rapid innovation in the programme, coordinate activities between the University of Bath and our international partners and contribute to the strategic direction and delivery of the project, as well as supporting funding bids.Appointment will be made at Grade 7 (Research Associate) or Grade 8 (Research Fellow), depending on qualifications, experience and track record (see job description below). As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.The team and environmentBased within the Centre for Photonics at the University of Bath, you will work alongside Professor William Wadsworth, Dr Rox Middleton and Dr Soraya Caixeiro, and collaborate with leading international partners including Professor Fiorenzo Omenetto and Dr Giulia Guidetti (Silklab, Tufts University) and Dr David Breslauer (USA). The project will be based within the Centre for Photonics at the University of Bath, providing a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidates will join a highly interdisciplinary and international team. Alongside the two University of Bath postdoctoral researchers, the project includes three further postdoctoral researchers based at Tufts University, a research technician at the University of Bath, and programme administrator, providing significant opportunities for collaboration, exchange of expertise and international engagement.Researchers will also have access to relevant entrepreneurship and professional development opportunities.In this role you will:Develop novel silk-based materials and fabrication processes for advanced fibre technologies.Plan and deliver experimental research, including materials characterisation and data analysis.Contribute to the optimisation of material performance and manufacturing approaches.Publish high-quality research and present findings at conferences and project meetings.Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team spanning the UK and USA. About youWe are looking for creative, ambitious researchers who are excited by tackling challenging problems, developing new technologies and working across disciplinary boundaries.You should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Materials Science, Biomaterials, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics or a closely related discipline.For applicants appointable at Grade 8, additional responsibilities will include providing technical leadership, coordinating research activities across partner institutions, supporting project delivery as well as supporting funding bids, and helping to shape the scientific direction of the programme.Further informationFor an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Soraya Caixeiro at scc201@bath.ac.uk.We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer you We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceGenerous employer contributory pension schemesCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and moreLocal discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in BathA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesEmployee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom appFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.Be Well at BathWe’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:Staff support groups and networksA network of Staff Wellbeing ChampionsA suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thriveFind out more about being at your best at Bath. Closing Date: 01 Nov 2026 Department: Education & Research Salary: £38,784 to £56,535 .Salary for a Research Associate (Grade 7) is £ 38,784 rising to £ 46,049, salary for a Research Fellow (grade 8) is £47,389 rising to £56,535 per annum.

◷ Closing: 01 Nov 2026 ▣ PhD ◉ Funded Engineering & Technology
Maintenance Assistant (Mechanical) (CC13973) Source: University
Bath, United Kingdom

Maintenance Assistant (Mechanical) (CC13973)

Source: University of Bath RSS. This role is eligible for the Campus Infrastructure refer a friend bonus*An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Assistant (Mechanical) to join the Campus Infrastructure team at the University of Bath, a UK top 10 university.About the roleWorking as part of our in-house maintenance team, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance across the University’s academic, residential and sports facilities, primarily on campus with occasional work at our city locations.The role supports our multi-skilled Plumbers and other skilled trades and involves routine maintenance, minor repairs, inspections and first line fault investigation across plumbing and associated mechanical building services. This includes hot and cold-water systems, sanitaryware, internal drainage, heating systems, pumps, water softeners, laboratory services and prescribed water hygiene activities, within your training and demonstrated competence.You will also assist skilled trades with more complex maintenance, repairs, replacement and small installation or alteration works, recognising the limits of your competence and escalating work where qualified trade, specialist or authorised intervention is required.About youYou willhave relevant vocational training in mechanical, plumbing, building services or general maintenance, or equivalent practical experience sufficient to undertake routine maintenance and minor repairs safely.have practical hands-on experience of planned and reactive maintenance, minor repairs or similar work within a building, engineering or facilities environment.have practical knowledge and experience of hot and cold-water services, sanitaryware, internal drainage, heating systems and associated mechanical building services at a level appropriate to the role.be able to undertake first line fault investigation and practical problem solving, carry out minor repairs within your competence and recognise when work needs to be escalated.be able to work independently on routine tasks and effectively support Multi-skilled Plumbers and other skilled trades on more complex work.have good communication and customer service skills and be able to work effectively with colleagues, students, staff and contractors.be comfortable using mobile devices and digital work management systems.be flexible and able to adapt to changing operational priorities.A relevant Level 1 or Level 2 City & Guilds, NVQ/SVQ or equivalent vocational qualification would be an advantage, as well as water hygiene or Legionella awareness, relevant health and safety training or CSCS card, and awareness of BMS or building controls.Further informationThis is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 08:15 to 16:45, and Friday 08:15 to 15:45, however, to suit operational requirements you may be requested to work flexibly at any time between 7am and 7pm. You will identified as a 'key worker' for periods of severe winter weather and should live no further than one hour’s journey time to the University.A valid UK driving licence is required in order to drive University vehicles.For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mark Arnold, Mechanical Workshop Supervisor at ma244@bath.ac.ukWe consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. * If a University staff member has ‘referred’ you to apply for this vacancy they may be eligible for a bonus. Please ensure when applying you select ‘Referred by current member of staff’ when answering the question ‘Where did you learn of this job?' and email hr-recruitment-e@bath.ac.uk the name of the person who referred you.What we can offer you We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceGenerous employer contributory pension schemesCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and moreLocal discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in BathA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceEmployee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom appFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.Be Well at BathWe’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:Staff support groups and networksA network of Staff Wellbeing ChampionsA suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thriveFind out more about being at your best at Bath. Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026 Department: Operations & Facilities Support Salary: £26,301 to £26,615

◷ Closing: 19 Oct 2026 ▣ Research/Academic Technician ◉ Not funded Engineering & Technology
Technician - Student Workshop (SB14006) Source: University
bath, United Kingdom

Technician - Student Workshop (SB14006)

Source: University of Bath RSS. About the roleWe’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated technician to join our team. The Department of Mechanical Engineering is top 10 in the UK for our undergraduate courses and internationally renowned for our research output. You can be part of this success through the technical support you provide to our students and staff.Based mainly in the Student Workshop, the post-holder will work as part of a team of multi-skilled technicians to provide technical support to both teaching and research in the Department. The team supports timetabled undergraduate teaching sessions, numerous student competition teams and a wide range of research activities.The role requires use of conventional machine tools (milling machines, lathes) with the opportunity to progress onto CNC machine tools, where training would be provided. The post-holder will contribute to the teaching and supervision of undergraduates in the use of machine/hand tools and during final year individual research projects. The post-holder will also be required to oversee student activities in the workshop and carry out inductions to ensure safe working at all times. About youYou will need to have substantial experience working with mechanical workshop machine tools, hand tools and an aptitude for practical work. We appreciate a wide range of skills in our team, so if you have experience of assembly, fitting, fabrication or welding this will be an advantage.We want to hear from people who are flexible and adaptable in their approach to work. You will need to have a positive attitude and be willing to learn.Further Information This is a full time (36.5 hours per week) role with the requirement to work on campus full time.For an informal discussion, please contact Lee Hancock, Technical Supervisor at lah41@bath.ac.uk 01225 385584, Dave Wood, Technical Manager at ensdnw@bath.ac.uk 01225 384275 or Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services at js806@bath.ac.uk.We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer you We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceGenerous employer contributory pension schemesCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and moreLocal discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in BathA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesEmployee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom appFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.Be Well at BathWe’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:Staff support groups and networksA network of Staff Wellbeing ChampionsA suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thriveFind out more about being at your best at Bath. Closing Date: 23 Oct 2026 Department: Technical & Experimental Salary: £27,241 to £30,986

◷ Closing: 23 Oct 2026 ▣ Teaching Position ◉ Not funded Engineering & Technology
Faculty Executive Coordinator (SB13999) Source: University
bath, United Kingdom

Faculty Executive Coordinator (SB13999)

Source: University of Bath RSS. About the roleWe are seeking an organised and proactive Faculty Executive Coordinator to join the Faculty of Engineering & Design on a fixed-term maternity cover appointment, starting in December 2026 or January 2027.Working at the heart of the Faculty, you will provide high-level support to the Dean, Deputy Dean, Associate Deans, Director of Operations and wider Executive team. You will coordinate priorities, meetings and activities, enabling senior leaders to deliver strategic objectives. The role also supports international partnerships, collaboration and global engagement, offering exposure to Faculty leadership and the opportunity to contribute to work with colleagues across the University and beyond.About youYou will be an organised, adaptable professional with experience providing senior-level administrative or executive support in a busy environment. You will manage competing priorities confidently, use sound judgement, handle confidential information discreetly and build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the University.The ideal candidate will:Have experience coordinating diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, events or projects.Be an excellent communicator, able to build effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrates excellent judgement, particularly when handling sensitive or confidential information.Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail.Be confident working independently, using initiative and managing competing priorities.Take a proactive, customer-focused approach and continually look for ways to improve processes and services.Enjoy working in a busy and varied environmentBe adaptable, collaborative and comfortable working in a fast-paced environmentThis role offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure to senior leadership, contribute to strategic Faculty initiatives, and play an important part in supporting the Faculty's international engagement and wider success. You will join a supportive team environment and have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the University and beyond.Further informationThis is a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term maternity cover contract with an expected end date of November 2027.For an informal discussion, please contact Loretta Gibson, Director of Operations at lg623@bath.ac.uk.We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. What we can offer you We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceGenerous employer contributory pension schemesCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and moreLocal discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in BathA family-friendly workplace An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesEmployee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom appFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.Be Well at BathWe’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:Staff support groups and networksA network of Staff Wellbeing ChampionsA suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thriveFind out more about being at your best at Bath. Closing Date: 19 Oct 2026 Department: Management, Specialist and Administration Salary: £31,861 to £38,448

◷ Closing: 19 Oct 2026 ▣ Academic Position ◉ Not funded Engineering & Technology
Teaching Associate/Teaching Fellow in Business Analytics (Grade 7/8) (1027-26) Source: Lancaster University
Lancaster, United Kingdom

Fellow | Business Analytics (Grade 7/8) (1027-26)

Source: Lancaster University RSS. The Department of Management Science seeks to appoint a full-time Senior Teaching Associate/Teaching Fellow in Business Analytics (BA). The department has run successful BSc and MSc programmes in BA for many years. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to these teaching activities within a research-intensive Management School.In this role, you will deliver part or all of several BA-related modules, at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, and be involved in the setting and marking of assessment tasks. You will also be allocated time to conduct scholarship activities.You will already hold an MSc and/or PhD in BA or a related discipline (such as Operational Research, Management Science, or Industrial Engineering). You will also have some teaching experience in the Further Education and/or Higher Education sectors. You will be appointed at either grade 7 (currently £40K-£46K) or grade 8 (currently £47K-£58K), depending on qualifications and experience.The appointment is initially for one year, but there is a chance that it will be extended.Expertise in any of the following topics would be particularly welcome: statistics, data mining, machine learning, stochastic modelling, forecasting, simulation.Applications are by letter of no more than two pages setting out why you want the role, and how you meet the person specification. A CV must also be included. Applications must be submitted using the Lancaster jobs portal.Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Chris Kirkbride, Head of Department (c.kirkbride@lancaster.ac.uk). Closing Date: 16 Oct 2026 Department: Teaching-Only Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite with end date)

◷ Closing: 16 Oct 2026 ▣ PhD ◉ Funded Engineering & Technology