About the Role
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to recruit a Lecturer to undertake high‑quality research and teaching in aerospace engineering. The role focuses on rigorous academic standards and industry‑linked teaching, supporting undergraduate MEng programmes and upcoming MSc programmes.
This is a full‑time (36.5 hours per week) role.
Research Areas
* Aerodynamics
* Aerospace Propulsion Systems
* Aircraft Stability and Control
* Performance and Sustainability of Aircraft
* Design of Aerospace Systems
Key Responsibilities
Teach and develop courses within the MEng aerospace and engineering programmes.
Supervise postgraduate research students and other individual and group projects encompassing research or design activities.
Publish high‑quality research papers and secure external research funding, including engagement with Faculty‑wide interdisciplinary research centres covering energy, Net Zero, biomedical engineering, sustainability and climate change adaptation.
Contribute to the reputation of the department as a leading mechanical engineering department, supporting academic careers and leadership roles within the department and beyond.
Qualifications and Experience
A PhD (or equivalent) in aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline, with a developing research track record in one of the specified areas.
Demonstrated ability to publish high‑quality research papers and supervise postgraduate research.
Potential to apply for and attract significant external research funding.
Strong leadership skills, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all students and staff.
Benefits
* Free counselling services through Health Assured
* Cycle to work scheme
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Staff discount at Team Bath gym
* Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
* Staff discount on language courses
* Generous employer contributory pension schemes
* Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
* Personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
* Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
* Local discounts
* Family‑friendly workplace
* Excellent reward package recognising talent and diversity
* Relocation allowance
* Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan for immigration expenses
Equal Opportunities
We celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusivity, with a strong commitment to gender equity and intersectionality (Silver Athena SWAN). Applications from under‑represented groups are particularly welcomed. The university supports disabled staff and is an accredited Disability Confident Leader, autism friendly and promotes a safe and secure environment through the Safer Recruitment commitment.
Terms and Conditions of Employment
Right to work in the UK: The university does not assess immigration or right‑to‑work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee visa sponsorship; all offers are conditional on meeting right‑to‑work requirements. Further information is available on the application support webpage.
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