Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering in AACME

Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (AACME)

Final date to receive applications:
Sunday, 02 August 2026

School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Material Engineering. The post is full-time and open ended. Join us and be part of a vibrant, research-active community at Loughborough University.

We are presenting an opportunity to join the department of Chemical Engineering within the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering as a Lecturer. For more information about the department, visit Chemical Engineering Loughborough University.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic academic team within the department and collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering fields. They will be expected to establish or enhance a strong international research profile, engage with industry partners, and secure research funding. In addition to contributing to the advancement of research, the successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching across both undergraduate and postgraduate Chemical Engineering programmes, particularly in core chemical engineering modules, and to supervise research students.

• Circular Economy
  • Resource recovery and reuse
  • Waste valorisation and upcycling
  • Sustainable material cycles and closed-loop systems
  • Work that supports the transition to a circular economy through interdisciplinary approaches and scalable solutions
• Advanced Manufacturing
  • Green and sustainable production of chemicals, fuels, and pharmaceuticals
  • Process intensification and digital manufacturing
  • Integration of AI, automation, and smart technologies in chemical processes
  • Approaches that enhance productivity, reduce environmental impact, and enable next-generation manufacturing
• Sustainable Energy
  • Hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation
  • Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
  • Electrochemical systems
  • Research that supports Net Zero goals and integrates with broader energy systems

Final date to receive applications: 02/08/2026. For additional reasonable adjustments, contact Pav Makvana.

• Time off – generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
• Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
• Support for you and those close to you – through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world‑class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
• Travel and sustainability – access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting