Job Description
School of Mechanical Engineering
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Grade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606.
Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £58,225 to £67,468 with potential progression once in post to £87,974.
Full Time, Permanent.
Closing date: 16th June 2026.
Academic Development Programme
New Assistant Professors will undertake a 5-year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop.
Background
This is an exciting time to be an academic in engineering at the University of Birmingham. Following the creation of the School of Engineering in 2016, which brought together the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, we are now entering the next phase of our development. We are investing significantly in both people and infrastructure: our new £65m landmark building and our £28m UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) Centre of Excellence for Digital Systems have recently opened, while our world‑leading £26m National Buried Infrastructure Facility opened in 2020.
The School of Engineering has a long-standing tradition of world‑class research and strong industrial partnerships, ensuring that our innovations deliver rapid real‑world impact. We are now seeking a highly motivated, research‑active academic to join the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Expertise in Advanced Propulsion and Vehicle Systems
This post is open to candidates with expertise in advanced propulsion and vehicle systems, particularly in areas with strong potential for research funding:
* Sustainable and low‑carbon fuels, such as hydrogen carrier fuels (hydrogen, ammonia and etc), and fuel‑flexible systems (spray, combustion, emissions, and efficiency)
* Integrated electrified and hybrid powertrains, including system design, intelligent control, energy management, and thermal (HVAC) systems, with consideration of efficiency, degradation, and lifecycle performance
* Powertrain decarbonisation strategies, involving electrification, hydrogen integration, net‑zero vehicle systems, and intelligent, connected and automated vehicle systems empowered by AI technologies
* Integrated mobility systems, including smart fleet management, vehicle‑infrastructure interaction, and whole‑system efficiency optimisation
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the UK’s net‑zero transport ambitions, supported by leading industry collaborations and strong funding opportunities.
Role Summary
The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. Key duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) delivering lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate/post‑graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (including journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.
Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, and have post‑doctoral experience and a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.
Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. Please specify which role you are applying for in the application.
Contact & Application
Informal enquiries to Dr Carl Anthony, email: c.j.anthony@bham.ac.uk.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe there is no such thing as a “typical” member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone on our website.
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