Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering to strengthen our research and education activities. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and expands our capabilities in bioprocess and biopharmaceutical engineering and/or digital and autonomous process engineering, although outstanding candidates working in closely aligned areas of chemical engineering are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will develop an ambitious programme of internationally recognised research, secure external funding and build collaborations across academia and industry. You will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Chemical Engineering, bringing contemporary research, industrial practice and emerging technologies into the curriculum. A key aspect of the role will be helping us equip graduates with the skills required by a rapidly changing chemical and process industries landscape.

This is an opportunity to join a School with strong links to industry and an emphasis on research with real-world impact. We are looking for an ambitious academic who can develop new research partnerships, contribute to the evolution of our educational portfolio and help shape the future direction of Chemical Engineering at Queen's. At Senior Lecturer level, the successful candidate will additionally provide leadership in research and education and contribute to the wider management and strategic development of the School.

About

The Person We are looking for an ambitious and collaborative academic with the potential to make a significant contribution to Chemical Engineering at Queen's. You will hold an Honours degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering and a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioprocess Engineering, Biopharmaceutical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. You will have relevant postdoctoral research experience and a strong record of high-quality research publications appropriate to your career stage.

Your research should complement and enhance our existing activities, particularly in bioprocess/biopharmaceutical engineering, digital/autonomous process engineering, or related areas. You will demonstrate the potential to deliver high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, with sufficient breadth and depth of expertise to contribute to teaching in chemical, bioprocess or biopharmaceutical engineering. You should be able to communicate complex concepts effectively and engage students with contemporary developments in the discipline.

For appointment at Senior Lecturer level, you will additionally have an established independent research programme, a sustained record of high-quality publications, evidence of successful research funding as PI or equivalent research leadership, and successful PhD supervision. You will also demonstrate sustained high-quality university teaching and leadership in curriculum, programme and/or assessment development. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.