Quotation Estimate Astronomer in United Kingdom Manchester –Free Word Template Download with AI

This Quotation Estimate is submitted by Whitmore Celestial Consulting Ltd. in response to the formal request for the engagement of a qualified Astronomer to provide specialist services at the University of Manchester and affiliated research facilities located in United Kingdom Manchester. The scope of this engagement encompasses research supervision of postgraduate doctoral candidates, calibration and maintenance of the Jodrell Bank-linked optical instruments housed on the Manchester campus, and a series of public astronomy outreach events scheduled across the city of Manchester during the academic year 2025/2026. This document sets out the full itemised costs, terms of engagement, and conditions under which the Astronomer will deliver the agreed services within the United Kingdom Manchester region.

The Astronomer engaged under this Quotation Estimate shall perform the following duties in and around United Kingdom Manchester:

• Research Supervision: Primary supervision of four (4) PhD candidates in the fields of stellar astrophysics and exoplanetary science, including weekly one-to-one meetings, thesis review, and co-authorship on a minimum of two (2) peer-reviewed journal articles per academic year.
• Instrument Calibration & Maintenance: Quarterly calibration of the 600mm Ritchey-Chrétien telescope and associated spectrographic equipment located at the Manchester Observatory Annex, including optical alignment, detector sensitivity testing, and software firmware updates.
• Public Outreach & Education: Delivery of a minimum of six (6) public stargazing and astronomy lecture events at venues across United Kingdom Manchester, including the Manchester Museum, the Whitworth Gallery, and the city's public parks during optimal dark-sky periods.
• Grant Application Support: Preparation and technical review of research grant submissions to the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) council and the Royal Astronomical Society, with a target of at least three (3) submissions per year.
• Collaborative Research: Participation in joint observational campaigns with the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics and the European Southern Observatory, requiring travel to United Kingdom Manchester for data analysis sessions and remote coordination from partner sites.

Payment for the services outlined in this Quotation Estimate shall be made in quarterly instalments, due within thirty (30) days of the invoice date. The first instalment of £32,130.00 (inclusive of VAT) shall be due upon execution of the service agreement. Subsequent quarterly payments of £32,130.00 shall be due on 1 September 2025, 1 December 2025, and 1 March 2026. All payments shall be made via bank transfer to the account details provided by Whitmore Celestial Consulting Ltd., registered in United Kingdom Manchester.

• This Quotation Estimate is valid for thirty (30) calendar days from the date of issue. After this period, all rates and availability of the Astronomer are subject to reconfirmation.
• The Astronomer shall comply with all applicable United Kingdom employment, health and safety, and data protection regulations (UK GDPR) while performing duties in United Kingdom Manchester.
• Intellectual property generated during the engagement shall be jointly owned by the University of Manchester and Whitmore Celestial Consulting Ltd., as detailed in a separate IP Schedule to be appended to the final contract.
• Either party may terminate the agreement with sixty (60) days' written notice. In the event of early termination, a pro-rata adjustment to the remaining payment schedule will be applied.
• All public outreach events in United Kingdom Manchester are subject to weather conditions. In the event of cancellation due to adverse weather, a rescheduled date shall be arranged within fourteen (14) days at no additional cost.
• This Quotation Estimate does not constitute a binding contract until a formal service agreement has been executed by both parties.

By signing below, both parties acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to the terms set forth in this Quotation Estimate for the engagement of the Astronomer in United Kingdom Manchester.