Lecturer in Net Zero Engineering

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Net Zero Engineering.

We are looking for an individual to enhance our research capacity and deliver world-class education to undergraduate and postgraduate students in modules such as net zero engineering, sustainable energy, e.g. renewables and hydrogen, or closely related subjects.

The post holder will assume the role of Programme Director for the MSc in Net Zero Engineering and play a pivotal role in complementing the ongoing world-class research, focused on the transition to a Net Zero economy. The post holder will also be involved in pioneering research, working with research leaders on initiatives which have real life impact.

This position will afford our successful candidate the opportunity to drive innovative academic and industry collaboration to make the difference.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have and your CV/Cover letter should clearly demonstrate you have:

• Honours Degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering orclosely related Engineering or Science subject.
• PhD completed in a relevant subject.
• Specific postdoctoral research experience in relevant area as per below:
  • Research interests relevant to the fields of chemical engineering, energy engineering, sustainable energy, net zero engineering, or related.
  • Research interests that are sustainable and which complement or enhance existing activities within the school.
  • Record of high quality, relevant, research publications commensurate with stage of career.

• Evidence of potential to deliver high quality teaching in relevant engineering subjects at UG/PGT level.
• Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge to deliver UG/PGT teaching in the fields of chemicalengineering, energy engineering, sustainable energy, net zero engineering, or related at undergraduate and or/postgraduate levels.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

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