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Job reference: SAE-029323

Salary: £37,174 - £45,413 per annum depending on experience

Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering

Location: Manchester

Employment type: Fixed Term

Division/Team: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 31/07/2025

Contract Duration: Fixed term for 12 months

School/Directorate: School of Engineering

Job Description

We are currently seeking to recruit a Research Associate to work on a UKRI funded Impact Acceleration Project with Greater Manchester’s Integrated Water Management team. The project will lay the groundwork for developing a digital twin (DT) for Greater Manchester’s Integrated Water Management Plan (GM-IWMP). The successful applicant will map and prioritise key water processes in GM, address data management and integration challenges, and scope a blueprint for DT design and infrastructure. The project builds on existing collaborations with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Environment Agency (EA), and United Utilities (UU). By developing a robust conceptual model, creating a secure data pipeline, and scoping a blueprint for an operational DT, the project will directly enhance the evidence base needed for future policy and investment decisions. The project will provide the RA with valuable exposure to academic and non-academic environments, particularly in strategic flood and water planning, and will provide a real world setting for the latest research into water DTs to be implemented.

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.

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Elizabeth Lewis

Email: elizabeth.lewis-3@manchester.ac.uk

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