We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Photonic Characterisation and Sensing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to world‑leading research within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and the Photon Science Institute at the University of Manchester. You will work in a dynamic and inclusive research environment as part of the EPSRC‑funded Materials Engineering for Advanced Devices (MEAD) Programme Grant, a major collaboration between the University of Manchester, Imperial College London and the University of Leeds.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for 36 months from 1 September 2026.

You will be responsible for: