CRADLE Project Manager

The University of Manchester has recently established the Manchester Centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence and is a recognised lead in the development of robots for extreme environments, particularly nuclear. The CRADLE Project Manager will be located in Manchester to support the recently awarded EPSRC Prosperity Partnership: Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments (CRADLE). CRADLE is a collaborative programme with Amentum involving approximately 20 researchers from The University of Manchester and a similar number of engineers from Amentum. The primary aim of CRADLE is to develop novel technologies that will allow autonomous robots to be reliably deployed in demanding environments, such as space, nuclear and urban infrastructure, for long lengths of time. The CRADLE Project Manager will be responsible for providing project management services and support to the ongoing research activities within the CRADLE programme as well as the wider robotics group in Manchester. The postholder will be a key point of contact for stakeholder engagement, in particular with external stakeholders where regular engagement is expected including the facilitation of technology demonstrations and a professional approach to working is required. It is expected that the postholder will also support the facilitation of research and technical demonstrations that are conducted at Amentum’s facility in Birchwood. It is expected that the postholder will contribute to the writing of high-quality publications on experimental activities and take an active role in the dissemination of research. (Grades 6-9) Our benefits include: • Generous employer contribution pension • 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure • Ride to work and EV car scheme available For more information, please see [University of Manchester Benefits](https://www.manchester.ac.uk/connect/jobs/benefits-working-here/). You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working [here](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/people/current-staff/flexible-and-hybrid-working/). We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our [Freedom of Speech Policy](https://www.staffnet.manchester.ac.uk/news/display/?id=32905). **Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews** Name: Jenn Dunsford Email: [jenn.dunsford@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:jenn.dunsford@manchester.ac.uk) **General enquiries and administrative support** [recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk](mailto:recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk) **Technical and job portal support** [https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home](https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home) **Applications close at midnight on the closing date.** **Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.**