Associate Professor or Lecturer in Marine/Maritime Digitalisation and Automation

Job title:

Associate Professor or Lecturer in Marine/Maritime Digitalisation and Automation

Company

University College London

Job description

About usUniversity College London is a world-leading teaching and research university, often ranked in the top ten in the world with an annual turnover of well over £1 billion. We are a diverse community with the freedom to question and think differently and with over 14,000 staff and more than 41,500 students from 150 countries, we pursue academic excellence, break boundaries, and make a positive impact on real world problems. We have a proud heritage of disruptive thinking, a reputation for game-changing research and a unique multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.UCL Engineering Sciences comprises eleven academic departments that undertake research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems. It is a dynamic and growing Faculty, with a strong vision and desire to use our talents to ‘Change the world’.For more information see www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering.The at UCL is a large multi-specialisation department. The diversity of its research groups is one of its strengths leading to many interdisciplinary research opportunities. The actively supports the marine and naval sector through research and consultancy. It is looking to recruit a Marine Engineer to support teaching in the subject and develop the research portfolio.The actively supports the marine and naval sector through research and consultancy focussing on:

• Naval architecture
• Marine engineering, including offshore energy technologies
• High-performance computations applied to challenges in the marine sector
• Monitoring and integrity of large-scale structures
• Power systems within the marine sector

The Department of is seeking to fill a research-focused position in Marine Digitalisation/Automation at either the Lecturer level (equivalent of a U.S. tenure-track Assistant Professor position) or the Associate Professor level. The successful candidate will develop research in the integration of digital technologies into all aspects of maritime industries, transforming how ships are operated, managed, and maintained. Areas that we aim at covering include but are not limited to: automation, data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced marine propulsion systems, among others.Appointment at Lecturer (Grade 8) or Associate Professor (Grade 9) will be determined by depth of experience and track record. For Associate Professor, the appointee would be expected to demonstrate sustained excellence in all aspects of academic life.About the roleYou will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues within the Marine Research Group and the rest of the department as well as within UCL more widely.

• To provide leadership (grade 9)/support (grade 8) for the delivery and development of research promoting the future of marine engineering in one or more of the following areas:
• Marine/Maritime Automation,
• Advanced Ship Propulsion Systems,
• Clean/Sustainable Maritime Transport,
• Smart Vessel/Port Operation,
• Cybersecurity for Maritime Operations.
• Support postdoctoral research staff and PhD students.
• Contribute to the education of students on the

and other programmes as required. * Contribute to the efficient running of the department.About youEligible applicants must have either a PhD/EngD in marine engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline.To be a success in this role the postholder will have an appropriate background of research expertise and significant contributions at the forefront of international research in marine engineering. In addition you will have a demonstrable track record of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and pedagogical knowledge in mechanical or marine engineering or a relevant discipline. We are especially keen to meet with candidates with experience supporting the development of students / early career researchers / direct reports, through mentoring, sponsorship or personal tutoring.Additional essential criteria include proven excellence in conducting research in the broader area of marine engineering, proven skills of designing and delivering excellent, and inclusive undergraduate and postgraduate education at an international level as well as the ability to secure research funding and to produce quality publications relevant to the discipline.FURTHER DETAILS:

• Please note that the deadline for applications is Monday 8 July at 23:59.
• Detailed application guidelines are indicated in the attached candidate brochure.
• Enquiries should be addressed to Dr Yuanchang Liu (Chair of Marine Research Group)

or Professor Richard Bucknall (Head of Department) [email protected]. Any queries on the application process can be directed to Ms Taneta Darko ( )What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

Visit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.Available documents

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Location

North West London

Job date

Sun, 05 May 2024 03:31:54 GMT

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