Lecturer in Low Carbon Propulsion Systems

Job reference: SAE-027350
Salary: £46,485-£56,921 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Permanent
Division/Team: Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering
Hours per week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 12/12/2024
Contract duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: School of Engineering

The University welcomes applications for permanent posts across the Grade 7 Lecturer scale, dependent on qualifications and experience, within the School of Engineering in areas relating to Aerospace Engineering with particular focus on Low Carbon Aerospace Propulsion Systems.

We seek to appoint candidates with potential to become world leading researchers in Low Carbon Aerospace Propulsion Systems, with a passion to make substantial contribution to exciting delivery and syllabus development at undergraduate and postgraduate level. We would particularly like to hear from early career academics with interests in any of the following areas:

• Low Carbon, Sustainable Aerospace Systems with a focus on:
  • Novel propulsion systems such as hypersonic propulsion with reduced emissions;
  • Advanced rocket propulsion for low-carbon space launch or distributed electric propulsion;
  • Novel aerospace vehicles, including electric, hydrogen, or reusable launch vehicles.
•  Propulsion systems optimisation for reduced emissions including:
  • Combustion and non-CO2 emissions, fuel alternatives and sustainable fuels;
  • Thermodynamic cycle innovations that increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

The research of the successful candidate may be at the fundamental stage or more translationally focused on applications, with an expectation to deliver world-leading research and clear pathways to impact.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies

The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. The faculty welcomes applications from all sections of the community and are committed to having a representative workforce. Across the Schools we hold Bronze and Silver Athena SWAN Awards, which recognise our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and particularly the advancement of women’s careers in STEM.

The University also holds a Bronze Race Charter Mark recognising our commitment to improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students within higher education. In addition, we are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for a job.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr. Kate Smith 

Email: kate.smith@manchester.ac.uk

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