Assocaite professorship of Engineering Science; Chemical Engineering

The Department of Engineering Science intends to appoint an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) from 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will work at the Department of Engineering Science (Kidlington, OX5 1PF
) and will be offered a Tutorial Fellowship at New College under arrangements described in the Job Description. The combined University and College salary will be on a scale currently from £57,986 p.a. to £77,366 p.a. plus additional benefits (see the Job Description for full details) that include a housing allowance of £12,887 p.a.. The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.

This appointment will strengthen the Department’s research in Chemical Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct original research in Chemical Engineering and its applications, and they will hold a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline. Applications are sought from across the Chemical Engineering discipline, either providing complementarity to existing activities, or to bring a new research dimension to the Chemical Engineering Group.

Research in the domains of, AI applications in Chemical and Process Engineering, Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, or Advanced Biomanufacturing have been identified as areas of particular interest to grow research capability.

Applicants will have a proven research track record, evidenced by peer reviewed publications and collaborations, and relevant teaching experience. They will have the ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching.

The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the teaching of undergraduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, which may include lectures, taught classes, practical laboratories, and the supervision of undergraduate design and project work. They will also undertake tutorial teaching, undergraduate admissions and provide guidance on academic progress and wellbeing to students in New College, where they will also be a trustee and will play a role in the governance of the college.

They will also be expected to contribute to the department’s research portfolio in chemical engineering, obtaining external funding to enable development of a new and independent research program.

A doctorate in the field of Chemical Engineering or in a cognate discipline (essential)

An internationally recognised academic and research record within the field of Chemical Engineering or its applications, or on a trajectory to achieve this (essential)

A publication record that demonstrates impact within the field appropriate to your career stage, and accounting for career breaks or personal circumstances (essential)

The ability to develop and lead an independent programme of research and attract and manage research funding (essential)

Significant research potential in Chemical Engineering, evidenced by a written coherent research plan of high standard and appropriate to the Department’s research standing (essential)

Research record and future plan in AI applications in Chemical and Process Engineering and/or Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, and/or Advanced Biomanufacturing (desirable)

Excellent track record of obtaining research grants (desirable)

Experience of research collaborations at national and international level (desirable)

A commitment to teaching and an ability to support undergraduate students with varied learning needs to achieve their full academic potential (essential)

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