Lecturer in Composite Structures

University of Bristol - Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering

Placed On: 19th December 2025

Closes: 26th January 2026

Job Ref: ACAD108175

The role

The School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering (CADE) is seeking to make a permanent appointment to the position of Lecturer in Composite Structures, working in the internationally leading Bristol Composites Institute. Suitable candidates for the post will have a strong academic and/or industrial background in research and teaching. Applicants must demonstrate an excellent knowledge of their research specialism and demonstrate plans to develop research activities and how this will link to and expand existing research activities. This post will support the undergraduate programme in Aerospace Engineering, specifically the 2nd year Group Design, Build and Test unit and contribute more generally to teaching of aerospace structures and mechanics.

The Bristol Composites Institute (BCI) was established in 2017, building on the work of the Advanced Composites Collaboration for Innovation and Science, bringing together composites activities across the University of Bristol (about 250 people). Based in the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Institute is the UK’s largest composites-focused university research group with strong industrial links for exploitation and technology transfer. BCI research covers a broad range of topics across Advanced engineering for Net Zero, Sustainability and Circularity, Digital innovations, Novel material solutions, and Disruptive manufacturing. It is host to many prestigious activities such as the Rolls-Royce supported Composites University Technology Centre (UTC), a Prosperity Partnership with Vestas, two EPSRC Programme Grants and the Centre for Doctoral Training in Innovation for Sustainable Composites Engineering.

What will you be doing?

The main purpose of this position is to:

• Develop and deliver high-quality teaching on the Aerospace Engineering programme, in particular the 2nd year Group Design, Build and Test unit.
• Conduct high-quality research in the area of composite structures and/or related disciplines.
• Provide effective academic administration within the CADE School of Engineering

You should apply if

You have a passion for teaching and research and a desire to inspire the next generation of engineers.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Andreea Ivanescu (andreea.ivanescu@bristol.ac.uk)

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday 4th January 2026.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 23rd February 2026.

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