Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellowship Dalton Nuclear Institute

Background

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester has been investing in Early Career Researchers for many years, increasing the diversity of our staff. These represent a strategic investment in outstanding researchers who will shape our future research portfolio. In 2026, we plan to appoint Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw University Research Fellowships across the Faculty. These fellowships are fixed term for 5 years and are an excellent stepping‑stone to establishing an independent research career and gaining a full‑time permanent academic position.

We are looking for outstanding candidates who have the ability to undertake world leading research in some of the following areas:

The Dalton Nuclear Institute brings together the skills and expertise of the nuclear research community at The University of Manchester, the most advanced nuclear research capability in UK academia. We encourage applications in areas which are aligned with priority research topics identified by the Institute. There is particular interest in developing research in the following areas:

• Sustainable Uranium production and processing
• Community regeneration and social value associated with nuclear projects
• Digital Technologies for Nuclear Safety and Regulation
• Critical isotope/materials recovery and recycling
• Future energy systems integrating nuclear with renewable technologies

As well as the specific areas of science and engineering detailed above, the University of Manchester and Dalton Nuclear Institute have a strong desire to develop further capability in:

• Nuclear generated heat, storage and distribution networks
• Nuclear data
• Fission and fusion fuels
• Metallurgy, and materials performance and manufacture, for the nuclear sector

For more information on any of the above areas, please email

The University of Manchester () enjoys a global reputation for its research and its innovative approach to learning, with an on‑going £1 billion investment in facilities, staff and buildings. This builds on our tradition of success that stretches back 200 years. The birth of the modern computer, the splitting of the atom, the founding principles of modern economics, the discovery of graphene, and the birthplace of engineering – these and many more world changing innovations have their roots at our University.

We are at the forefront of the search for solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems, boasting strong collaborative links with industry and public services. In 2025, the university was second in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings table of more than 2 500 universities globally for our impact in addressing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw Fellowships are fully aligned with the recently launched Manchester 2035 strategy and our EDIA goals incorporating Our People, Our Values, Our Future.

The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. The Faculty is committed to having a representative workforce. Across the Schools we hold Bronze and Silver Athena SWAN Awards, which recognise our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and particularly the advancement of women’s education and careers in STEM.

The University also holds a Bronze Race Charter Mark recognising our commitment to improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education. In addition, we are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for a job.

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. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups in academia. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find…