Job Title: Research Associate - North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) Department/School: School of Engineering Campus: Derry Londonderry Salary: £33,020 - £41,086 per annum Duration: Fixed-Term for 3 years/Full-time Closing Date: 16th February 2026 Reference Number: 040426 - ABOUT US - We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation, and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social, and cultural development of Northern Ireland. Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation, and technology and knowledge transfer. - THE ROLE - The North West Centre for Advanced Manufacturing 2 (NWCAM2) project is funded by the European Union through the PEACEPLUS Programme, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). The project is led by Catalyst, in partnership with Atlantic Technology University (ATU), North West Regional College, Ulster University, Trinity College Dublin, and Irish Manufacturing Research Centre. NWCAM2 is a cross-border innovation initiative seeking to help 30 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health and life sciences sector to embed and accelerate sustainable manufacturing in their businesses. As a key member of the NWCAM2 team, the postholder will support and deliver research and innovation projects with industrial partners across key themes such as additive manufacturing, digital