Reader / Professor of Engineering

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering (ATE) at the University of Brighton comprises ~130 academics, who bring a strong portfolio of high-quality, practice-based research and knowledge exchange over a range of disciplines including sustainable energy systems, manufacturing, robotics and automation, applied thermal fluids, visual computing, secure software engineering, structures, built environment, values and sustainability, and architecture and design with particular emphasis on communities and sustainability.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to lead a vibrant community of researchers (as a Professor or a Reader) working to develop innovative solutions in the area of sustainable energy systems (focused on alternative fuel systems for transportation). In order to be selected for this post, you will have a record of nationally (and possibly internationally) recognised research excellence consummate with career stage (in line with an area which aligns with our internationally recognised Advanced Engineering Centre). A sustained record of UKRI grant income (or equivalent) and of leading major research programmes (consummate with career stage) with academic and non-academic partners is also desirable. Experience of leading / supporting a REF submission in the Unit of Assessment B12 will also be an advantage. You will be engaged in teaching within the broad area of Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering within the school. As a professor in the School, you would also be expected to:

• Make a contribution by research, professional practice, and academic leadership to the advancement of learning and / or application of knowledge
• Have the ability to teach within the broad area of Mechanical / Automotive / Aerospace Engineering will also be of benefit.
• Consultative and co-operative working with others, including support staff, to achieve agreed outcomes

This is a full-time post; however, we welcome applications from candidates seeking to job share. This post is also eligible for our agile working policy, meaning that a proportion of your week can be worked remotely.

If you would like an informal discussion before applying, please contact

The Dean of School, Prof. Muhammad Imran Rafiq (m.rafiq@brighton.ac.uk),

Associate Dean (Research & Knowledge Exchange) Prof. Thar Bake Shamsa (t.shamsa@brighton.ac.uk), or

Prof. Alison Bruce (Alison.bruce@brighton.ac.uk).

Interviews of selected candidates are expected to take place in May.

Further details:

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non-belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under-represented by Minority Ethnic staff.

For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home. It is the University's expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

Further information about working for us, as well as the wide range of benefits we offer, can be found in the working with us section of our vacancies page.

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