Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering

Full time starting salary is normally £48,039 for Lecturer and £60,099 for Senior Lecturer per annum

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications from highly professional individuals who enjoy working in a rapidly evolving environment, contributing to the teaching of Automotive Engineering design principles and developing research proposals in this area. 

About the Role

The Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre (AVEC) at Cranfield University, established in 2016, has a strong track record in low-carbon vehicle engineering for both on-road and off-road vehicles. AVEC has grown steadily due to its dedicated staff and unique, world-class experimental facilities. Its research and consultancy serve public bodies and global industrial clients, including major automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and racing teams from Formula 1, Formula 2, GT, WRC, and Dakar. 

This role offers a chance to join a dynamic team and lead Automotive teaching and research at the Centre. The position supports the development of the Automotive MSc course, with a focus on vehicle system design, target setting, benchmarking, and system integration. The job involves developing research proposals for commercial clients and public funding, as well as leading the MSc course as Course Director, adapting it to emerging technologies. The role also includes contributing to academic research and promoting the Centre.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level in Automotive Engineering or closely relevant discipline or equivalent significant industrial experience in the Automotive sector. With experience of Automotive design integration including the major components of powertrain, chassis, braking, HVAC etc. you will also require experience of project management, bid writing and journal paper production. 

About Us

The Advanced Vehicle Engineering Centre (AVEC) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary hub supporting sectors like motorsport, automotive, aerospace, and defence. Known for strong industry connections, AVEC delivers diverse projects and offers postgraduate education, including five MSc courses, research degrees, and short courses. As AVEC continues to grow, it is now focusing on expanding its Automotive Engineering Teaching provision within its MSc and short course programs.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                     

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Dr Velenis (E): e.velenis@cranfield.ac.uk

To apply please click above 'Apply' Button. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 4910.

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