Lecturer in Structural Optimisation - CATE

This role is offered as a full-time appointment (100 per cent) and presents a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of engineering education within traditional disciplines including Aerospace, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering both fundamental knowledge and innovative engineering content, providing mentorship to students, and contributing to research initiatives. We are particularly interested in candidates who not only possess a strong academic background, but also have practical experience in relevant industries. 

Candidates should have, or be near to the completion of, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, and already be employed within academia. We welcome applicants from a professional practice or industry background, with a qualification equivalent to degree level (or above) in a subject relevant discipline, combined with appropriate professional experience within the Aerospace, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering sectors. 

Individuals with a research-oriented mind-set will have the opportunity to explore their intellectual passions with the Advanced Materials & Structures team, a collection of dynamic staff that are research active within the School of Engineering. With the support of senior staff, you will have the opportunity to link with existing projects plus contribute to scholarly activities including publications and proposal development. If you have a portfolio of research, or clear plans to develop one, within topics such as Design & Optimisation; Finite Element Analysis development and application; Computer-aided Design/Manufacture, and Failure Criterion, we encourage you to apply.  

About you

We require candidates that have a broad set of skills but who can teach an in-depth knowledge of academic theory and/or practice in a relevant discipline related to Structural Optimisation; with essential expertise in Finite Element Analysis and Computer-aided Design/Manufacture, both commercially available tools and own developments. Capability in the following is also welcome: Advanced Materials, Mechanics of Materials, and Digital Manufacturing. 

The successful applicant will have a Doctoral-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. If from a professional practice/industry background, the successful applicant will have a qualification equivalent to degree level (or above) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, together with relevant professional/industry experience. 

A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in Higher Education is highly desirable. Experience of working in or collaborating with relevant industry is essential and there will be opportunities to work with industry partners on knowledge exchange projects. A portfolio of research that relates to the University’s Transforming Futures Research Strategy 2020-2030, aligned to topics such as Design & Optimisation; Finite Element Analysis development and application; Computer-aided Design/Manufacture, and; Failure Criterion, as well as being in line with the University’s ethics, is essential. 

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus. 

Why UWE Bristol?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits. 

For this role as Lecturer in Structural Optimisation, we are particularly keen to encourage applications from female candidates, as well as candidates of Global Majority. However, all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. 

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Dr Carwyn Ward on +44 (0) 117 328 2524 or email: Carwyn.Ward@UWE.ac.uk.

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