Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Chemical Engineering (FM11847)

Job title:

Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Chemical Engineering (FM11847)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

We are seeking a high-calibre and collaborative Lecturer to contribute to the continued success, operation and development of Chemical Engineering at Bath. You will be integral to increasing our well-established research activities on-going across the Department in future-focused technologies for sustainable energy, zero-carbon processes and manufacturing. All of our research-active staff carry out investigations to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals.Our degree courses prepare our students to tackle the global challenges we face, such as climate change, and the delivery of sustainable water, energy, food and wellbeing, by offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. The Department benefits from extensive national and international collaboration, excellent research and teaching facilities, and strong links with industry.You will work in reaction engineering and sustainable energy systems with research interests in environmentally focused applications to achieve triple-bottom-line performance. We welcome both wet lab and in silico research activities, including the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in your research area. You will be a member of one of the Faculty of Engineering & Design , as well as , , and . You will have access to students on PhD programmes in Sustainable Chemical Technologies and Statistical Applied Mathematics.You will be expected to undertake personal tutoring of some students as part of the role and will be responsible for assessment of elements of our programmes.About youOur ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD in Chemical, Environmental or Process Engineering
• Substantial experience in a relevant research field
• A creative vision of development and delivery of successful research
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today’s changing world.Further informationThere is a strong culture of providing newly appointed lecturers the necessary support and freedom to develop their academic careers. We would like you to have the future ambition to take on leadership roles within and/or outside the Department at an appropriate stage in your career. These roles can lead to promotion and the University has a well-established career progression route for academic staff.For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

• Prof. John Chew, Head of Department, at
• Prof. Semali Perera, Director of Research, at

The Department currently holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award and we value equality and diversity, and promote an inclusive workplace culture for staff and students irrespective of their gender identity, ethnicity or cultural background and seek to achieve true equity of opportunity for all members of our community.What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• we are a

and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements * an
that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce * a wide range of personal and

• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for:

, , ..We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.We are very proud to be an and are an accredited ; committed to .what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.Further details:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details will be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Expected salary

£45585 – 54395 per year

Location

Bath

Job date

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 07:59:31 GMT

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