Overview
The School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics is seeking to appoint a Reader in Sustainable Engineering to help deliver an outstanding standard of education and contribute to internationally excellent research and innovation. The School offers programmes across Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Electronic and Computer Engineering disciplines. Teaching is research-led with practical laboratory-based work. The School has a Silver Athena SWAN award and a diverse, inclusive culture. We support colleagues through family-friendly policies, including flexible working options and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence.
The role will contribute to research and knowledge exchange in Engineering, with expertise in sustainable energies and/or energy technologies and management. The appointee will lead the development of the research strategy in this area and contribute to teaching and developing our new taught MSc programme in Sustainable Engineering. The role holder will also support administrative and school-wide activities in collaboration with School and University aims.
The position is offered on an Education and Research contract for candidates with an internationally leading research record and trajectory, evidenced by a portfolio of excellent outputs and success in attracting and leading externally funded research/innovation projects.
As a Reader in Engineering you can expect to be involved in:
* Leading and contributing to the delivery and design of high quality, demand-driven, student-centred teaching.
* Assessing students’ work, monitoring progress, providing feedback and guidance.
* Undertaking and leading internationally competitive research, including supervision of research staff and students.
* Disseminating research findings, including writing internationally excellent papers in high-quality publications and presenting at conferences.
What will you bring to the role?
* PhD in Engineering in an area relevant to Energy Technologies or Renewable Energies, or equivalent experience/qualification.
* Record of internationally excellent research with a recognized research profile and professional esteem in the discipline.
* Portfolio of research publications and/or other outputs in energy technologies and/or renewable energies demonstrating excellence.
* Evidence of obtaining significant external research and innovation funding.
* Experience in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in Engineering in a higher education setting.
Application information
Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of School, Dr Silvia Ramos Perez (S.Ramos-Perez@kent.ac.uk), and the Deputy Head of School, Dr Rowena Paget (R.E.Paget@kent.ac.uk). Full details about teaching in the School can be found on our website: https://www.kent.ac.uk/school-of-engineering-mathematics-and-physics.
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EMP-004-25.
Informal enquiries may also be made to relevant School contacts. We particularly welcome applications from female and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area.
Occasionally we may close a vacancy before the published deadline due to high numbers of applications. All vacancies will be open for at least one week. We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees; if you are applying as a redeployee, your application may not be progressed.
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Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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