Lecturer in Offshore Wind Technology (Education and Research)

University of Exeter, United Kingdom

Updated: 4 months ago
Deadline: 27 Feb 2024

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy

This full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

Summary of the role

The post of Lecturer in Offshore Wind technology will contribute to extending the research profile of Engineering at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to Offshore Renewable Energy.

The University welcomes applications which build on Exeter’s internationally recognised research strengths in this area and face our research and teaching needs within the department. Research areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Coupled Hydrodynamic Modelling
  • Operation & Maintenance
  • Risk & Reliability
  • Floating Offshore Wind

The position of Lecturer in Offshore Wind Technology will be based in the Renewable Energy group led by Prof Philipp Thies. The group is part of the Engineering department, led by Professor Ion Sucala (www.exeter.ac.uk/engineering ). Engineering currently has over 90 academic staff across our Exeter (Streatham) and Cornwall (Penryn) campuses. Academics in the Offshore Renewable Energy group have particular expertise in Risk & Reliability Engineering, Component testing, Applied Computational Modelling, Floating Wind, Dynamic Power cables, Metocean measurements and forecasting.

Main duties

  • To fulfil research, teaching and administration duties as a Lecturer in Offshore Wind technology.
  • To support the Engineering Department in extending the profile of this research area by attracting and supervising exceptional postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate research students, contributing towards the winning of significant research income, and by undertaking elements of the day-to-day running of undergraduate and postgraduate
  • To collaborate with colleagues both within the Faculty and the University of Exeter as a whole to develop and support the groups research programmes and other research
  • To contribute to the general operation of the faculty as a member of its academic

    • About you

    The successful applicant will have an independent research programme and possess a PhD or equivalent in Engineering, Hydrodynamics, Aerodynamics or other relevant subject. You will also have a track record of excellent publications in recognised journals, potential to attract research funding and enthusiasm, knowledge, and ability to teach modules in Offshore Wind and Hydrodynamics and more widely, as required.

    Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

    What we can offer you

    • Freedom and the support to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
    • Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
    • An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
    • Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
    • A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

    The University of Exeter

    We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024).  We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

    Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.  More than 99% of our research is of international quality and 47% is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

    We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

    Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

    We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

    Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

    With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

    Further information

    For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Philipp Thies ([email protected] ) or Professor Ion Sucala, Head of Engineering ([email protected] ).


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