Professor of Engineering

Job title:

Professor of Engineering

Company

University of Brighton

Job description

The School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering (ATE) at the University of Brighton comprises ~130 academics, who bring a strong portfolio of high-quality, practice-based research and knowledge exchange over a range of disciplines including sustainable energy systems, manufacturing, robotics and automation, applied thermal fluids, visual computing, secure software engineering, structures, built environment, values and sustainability, and architecture and design with particular emphasis on communities and sustainability.We are looking for self-motivated individual to lead a vibrant community of researchers working to develop innovative solutions in the area of sustainable energy systems. In order to be selected for this post, you will have a record of nationally (and possibly internationally) recognised research excellence in an area which aligns with our internationally recognised . A sustained record of UKRI grant income and of leading major research programmes with academic and non-academic partners is also desirable. Experience of leading / supporting a REF submission in Unit of Assessment B12 will also be an advantage.As a professor in the School, you would also be expected to:

• Make a contribution by research, professional practice, and academic leadership to the advancement of learning and / or application of knowledge
• Have the ability to teach within the broad area of Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering will also be of benefit.
• Consultative and co-operative working with others, including support staff, to achieve agreed outcomes

This is a full time post, however we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share.If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please contact the Dean of School, Prof. Muhammad Imran Rafiq ( ) or the Associate Dean (Research and Knowledge Exchange) Prof. Alison Bruce ( ).Interviews of selected candidates are expected to take place in late September / October.Further details:The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.For the vast majority of our roles, we operate an agile working system with time split between working on campus and at the employee’s home. It is the University’s expectation that home working will take place within the UK.Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the section of our vacancies page.£68,857 to £73,045 per annum

Expected salary

£68857 – 73045 per year

Location

Moulsecoomb, East Sussex – Brighton

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 23:20:10 GMT

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