Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Aerodynamics

Flexible working will be actively considered 

Lecturer: Starting salary £48,039–£57,797, with potential progression to £70,000.

Senior Lecturer: Starting salary £60,099–£69,505, with potential progression to £85,000. 

We invite applications for a permanent academic post in our Aerodynamics Group. The group operates diverse wind tunnels, from atmospheric boundary layer to hypersonic facilities, teaches on the MSc in Aerospace Dynamics, and conducts research in tilt-rotor aerodynamics, hypersonics, hydrogen fuel modeling, and novel aerodynamic design.

About the Role

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of high-quality teaching at postgraduate level in aerodynamics (experimental, theoretical or both) and world leading research in areas of interest relevant to future aerospace industry requirements. Our academics are supported and encouraged to build their research teams and wider networks through successful research funding applications. The role is challenging and involves planning, integrating and coordinating diverse responsibilities in research, consultancy, project management, teaching and research student supervision.  

About You

We seek a qualified individual, encouraging applicants from aerospace, automotive, or related industries seeking greater research autonomy. Experience in high-impact, cross-disciplinary, and industry-relevant research is advantageous. Senior Lecturer candidates should demonstrate leadership in course management, business development, large funding bids, leading funded research, and managing industry-linked research networks. 

You will hold a doctorate in engineering, applied mathematics, or equivalent industry experience. A strong track record in Post-Doc R&D in Applied Aerodynamics (CFD, analytical, or experimental) and collaborative interdisciplinary work is essential, along with the ability to attract income and develop business opportunities. 

Strong communication and influencing skills, postgraduate teaching experience, and expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and computational fluid dynamics are highly desirable.

About Us

Aerospace is at the heart of Cranfield’s global research airport and is renowned throughout the world for its teaching and research in the fields of aviation and aerospace. Cranfield Aerospace’s six centres are the powerhouses of our world class research, driving technological and conceptual advances in aeronautics, propulsion engineering, cyber-physical systems and intelligent automation. With 70 years of strong industry ties, we focus on shaping future aircraft, airport, and airspace management. As Europe’s only university with an airport and runway, Cranfield Aerospace is globally recognized for excellence in aerospace research and education, including aircraft, drones, urban air mobility, and space. About Aerospace.

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 informal inquiries, contact Professor Simon Prince at simon.prince@cranfield.ac.uk.

For further details, email hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk, quoting reference 4977.

Application deadline: 10/02/2025

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