Applications are invited for a University Assistant/Associate Professorship in Materials Engineering. The successful applicant will contribute to research in at least one of the following areas from a materials engineering perspective: energy systems, advanced manufacturing and materials, computational and data-driven engineering, and robotics.
The Department of Engineering is one of the few truly integrated engineering departments in the world. It is also the largest department in the University of Cambridge, with this breadth and scale bringing unique advantages. The research portfolio, both in Materials Engineering and across the broader Engineering spectrum, contains many world-class contributions to research.
The role-holder will be expected to provide innovative teaching in materials, contributing to undergraduate courses, laboratory coursework, supervising undergraduate projects, examining and supervising of post-graduate students.
The position is based in the Engineering Department in Central Cambridge.
1. A full publications list
2. Statement of professional, teaching and research experience and describe your future research plans (no more than two pages total)
3. A covering letter
If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
The interviewing panel will meet soon after the closing date to produce a short-list; references may be solicited. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the Department to take part in informal meetings with staff, give a short seminar/lecture and attend a formal interview. This process is expected to take place in October or November 2025. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Michael Sutcliffe () +44 (0) 1223 332996.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.