Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellowships | Launching January 2025

Are you ready to shape the future of engineering? The James Watt School of Engineering at the University of Glasgow is thrilled to announce the launch of the Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellowships (GEFF). GEFF is a five-year fellowship program dedicated to advancing the careers of underrepresented groups in engineering. This round of recruitment is focused on female early-career academics.

To find out more on eligibility to apply, please visit:

www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/worldchangers/geff/faqs/#whoiseligibletoapplyforthisroundofgefffellowships%3F,whataboutotherlivedexperiences%3F

Explore the GEFF webpages

Watch the Launch Video

Your Path to Independent Research Excellence

We are looking to support up to 3 female academics commencing their independent academic careers. As a Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellow, you will:

• Lead cutting-edge research in one of our priority areas:
  • Quantum and Nanotechnology
  • Healthcare Technologies
  • Connecting People/Communication
  • Net Zero

• Educate the next generation of Engineers through a phased introduction to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching 

• Access mentoring, career development support and resources tailored to you.

• Subject to a successful mid-term review, transition towards an open-ended academic position at the end of the fellowship

A Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellowship is a platform to launch your career in a world-class, inclusive environment that values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

What we offer

A Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellowship includes:

• A five-year appointment at Grade 8
• Salary: Grade 8/9: £49,250 - £56,921/£58,596 - £65,814 per annum
• £75,000 of research funds over five years
• A PhD studentship
• Personalised career development, including leadership training, mentorship, and support for balancing career and life commitments.

Who are we looking for:

We invite applications from female early career academics who:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant field with at least two years of postdoctoral (or equivalent) research experience.

Can demonstrate their potential: 

• For independent research leadership through an emerging track record of research outputs
• To deliver an independent research programme including research projects, supervision and income capture
• For teaching excellence

And will:

• Deliver a research program that complements and extends current research within the James Watt School of Engineering, explore our research themes and five research divisions.

How and when can I apply?

The application portal are open now until the 9^th February. The application pro-forma and guidance can be found on the Glasgow Engineering Future Fellows webpages.

Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellowship Scheme Webinar

Join us at 10:00am on the 15^th January for a 1hr webinar in support of potential applicants to the inaugural round of the Glasgow Engineering Futures Fellowships. The GEFF team will share an overview of the scheme's aims, what it offers successful applicants and how to prepare and apply.

Register for the Webinar

Advert information