Overview
We are seeking to appoint a permanent post for Lecturer in Electromechanical Systems Design.
The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, delivering, and leading cutting‑edge modules on our engineering programmes, providing mentorship to other staff and students, and contributing to research initiatives and external collaborations.
To be ideal, the candidate must have a strong academic background and deep expertise in electromechanical design, systems design and mechatronics, both computational and experimental.
Significant experience in designing and conducting practical experiments in mechatronics or related fields, for teaching and research purposes, is essential.
If you have a portfolio of research related to Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace or clear plans to develop one, we encourage you to apply.
About you
We require candidates that have a diverse skill set and who can provide evidence of strong expertise and experience in electromechanical design, systems design and/or mechatronics.
We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers.
The successful applicant will have a Doctoral level qualification in the relevant subject area.
Applications will also be considered from an individual with significant and relevant industrial experience backed by professional recognition, e.g., CEng with IMechE or similar.
A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education is advantageous.
Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas.
The appointee will be part of a team supporting the delivery of Mechanical, Automotive or Aerospace degree‑related modules.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, on‑site nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority background and/or female candidates as we are currently under‑represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Employment Details
This is a permanent post on a full‑time contract. The post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.
The role is campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.
Visa and Sponsorship
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route.
Applicants should read the Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if they will be eligible for sponsorship under the criteria.
Applicants should also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove the right to work in the UK.
If shortlisted, candidates will be asked to produce right to work documents at the interview.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Contact
For further information, please contact Dr Tushar Dhavale (Tushar3.Dhavale@uwe.ac.uk).
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