Professor in Emerging Technologies in Heating and Cooling

Job title:

Professor in Emerging Technologies in Heating and Cooling

Company

University of Glasgow

Job description

This post is full-time and is offered on an open-ended basis.The James Watt School of Engineering (JWSE) at the University of Glasgow is an energetic and growing international centre of excellence for Engineering research and teaching. The School leads research in Autonomous Systems & Connectivity; Biomedical Engineering; Electronics & Nanoscale Engineering; Infrastructure & Environment; and Systems, Power & Energy. We have 172 academics and 176 post-doctoral researchers supported by 62 technicians and 33 professional services staff. We also have more than 500 research students working towards doctorates.Our School hosts fundamental research that is developed with the ambition to lead to industrial and academic impact. We expect the successful academic to complement and synergise with existing activities and to develop a network of collaborations locally (across the James Watt School of Engineering and the University) as well as to liaise with industry to translate their research to the highest impact.We are seeking to appoint a Professor who will provide leadership in research and research-led education in the area of Emerging Technologies in Heating and Cooling as a member of the Division of Systems, Power & Energy. We expect the successful academic to complement and synergise with existing activities and to develop a network of collaborations locally (across the James Watt School of Engineering and the University) as well as to liaise with industry to translate their research to the highest impact.The System, Power & Energy division in the James Watt School of Engineering has an international reputation for its energy engineering research, addressing both the development of renewable energy resources and the most responsible further uses of conventional ones towards a sustainable net-zero future. It has had a pivotal role in the establishment of the new Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy (GCSE), which focuses on finding equitable and affordable ways to reliably meet the world’s energy needs without contributing further to climate change. GCSE reflects the University’s broader commitment to finding solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges through our research, innovation, education and partnerships. This post will work closely with GCSE, as well as other with transdisciplinary initiatives of the University of Glasgow, including those of the Centre for Sustainable Solutions.We particularly welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups in engineering to deliver a balanced workforce.For more information about this position please contact: Professor Steven Neale ( ), Head of Research Division.Information is also available from:We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community .We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401.Professorial range salary is subject to negotiation

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Location

Glasgow

Job date

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:48:25 GMT

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