Senior Lecturer - Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Research and Infrastructure
Package Research Teaching and Enterprise grade 8 from £59,966 to £67,468 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.
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Senior Lecturers in Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Research and Infrastructure
We are currently recruiting for Senior Lecturers with expertise, and an interest in, Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Research and Infrastructure.
As a UK leader in renewable energy, Loughborough is at the forefront of hydrogen research, clean energy systems and materials innovation. We’re seeking expertise in the following areas:
* Hydrogen Research: Be part of our developing hydrogen ecosystem, developing production, storage and transport technologies, integrating with regional hydrogen projects to drive the hydrogen economy and market development.
* Electrochemical Engineering: With a focus on energy systems such as advanced battery technologies, electrochemical synthesis and waste valorisation, and circular economy solutions including recycling of critical materials.
* Advanced Materials Characterisation: Further strengthening our expertise in developing and understanding the behaviour of materials for engineering applications, supporting cutting‑edge research in advanced materials characterisation, especially the activities of the Loughborough Materials Characterisation Centre.
* Structural Design: Integrating AI in structural design, development of intelligent structures and the use of multi‑material lightweight structures.
What we’re looking for
Successful candidates will have a sustained and continuing record of excellence which has contributed to the furtherance of knowledge in their discipline and is recognised in a well‑established and high‑profile international reputation. Evidence of significant academic leadership and a PhD, or equivalent research experience, are also essential.
* Application deadline: Sunday 9th November (23:59), although you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Location: It is anticipated that the majority of the academic roles we have available as part of the campaign will be located at our East Midlands campus in Loughborough. Should you be particularly interested in working at our London campus please state this in your application.
Job description: View the generic job description for the position of Senior Lecturer, which includes an overview of the role and responsibilities.
Informal enquiries: We welcome enquiries for further information about the role. Please contact Professor Rajkumar Roy, Dean of the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering by email on r.roy@lboro.ac.uk .
Reasonable adjustments: We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Professor Rajkumar Roy, Dean of the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering by email on r.roy@lboro.ac.uk .
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Senior Lecturer - Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Research and Infrastructure
Loughborough University Loughborough, United Kingdom
Published
2025-10-28
2025-11-09 23:59 (Europe/London)
2025-11-10 00:59 (CET)
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