Assistant or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Mechanical Engineering

In line with our ongoing investments, the School of Engineering are seeking to appoint a driven and highly research active Mechanical Engineer with expertise in advanced propulsion and vehicle systems, particularly in areas with strong potential for research funding, including:

• Sustainable and low-carbon fuels, such as hydrogen carrier fuels (hydrogen, ammonia and etc), and fuel-flexible systems (spray, combustion, emissions, and efficiency)
• Integrated electrified and hybrid powertrains, including system design, intelligent control, energy management, and thermal (HVAC) systems, with consideration of efficiency, degradation, and lifecycle performance
• Powertrain decarbonisation strategies, involving electrification, hydrogen integration, net-zero vehicle systems, and intelligent, connected and automated vehicle systems empowered by AI technologies
• Integrated mobility systems, including smart fleet management, vehicle–infrastructure interaction, and whole-system efficiency optimisation

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the UK’s net-zero transport ambitions, supported by leading industry collaborations and strong funding opportunities.

The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area, and obtaining research grant funding. They will also contribute to Departmental/School administration and actively support an inclusive working environment.

Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application

Person Specification

Applicants should hold a PhD with direct relevance to advanced propulsion and vehicle systems.

Assistant Professor applicants should demonstrate high-quality research outputs appropriate to their career stage and potential to secure external or industry-linked funding. They should also have extensive teaching experience and scholarship within the subject specialism.

Associate Professor applicants should demonstrate an established research profile in the field of advanced propulsion and vehicle systems; with sustained high-quality outputs, a track record of securing external or industry-linked funding, and evidence of significant achievement in management and administration activities related to leadership in education, research, programme development, or external engagement.

All applicants should demonstrate effective communication, collaboration, organisation, mentoring, academic citizenship, and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.