Associate Professor or Lecturer in Marine Engineering

Ref Number

B04-04443

Professional Expertise

Academic

Department

UCL BEAMS (B04)

Location

London

Working Pattern

Full time

Salary

See advert text

Contract Type

Permanent

Working Type

Hybrid (20% - 80% on site)

Available for Secondment

No

Closing Date

21-Jan-2024

University College London is a world-leading teaching and research university, often ranked in the top ten in the world with an annual turnover of well over £1 billion. We are a diverse community with the freedom to question and think differently and with over 14,000 staff and more than 41,500 students from 150 countries, we pursue academic excellence, break boundaries, and make a positive impact on real world problems. We have a proud heritage of disruptive thinking, a reputation for game-changing research and a unique multidisciplinary approach to problem solving.

UCL Engineering Sciences comprises eleven academic departments that undertake research and teaching across a wide range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from fundamentals to practice, producing innovative technological solutions to challenging problems. It is a dynamic and growing Faculty, with a strong vision and desire to use our talents to ‘Change the world’.For more information see www.ucl.ac.uk/engineering. 

UCL Mechanical Engineering has been pioneering the development of engineering education, having taught the core discipline for over 170 years.  Today our students are taught core engineering disciplines and supervised in individual and group research projects by academics that are recognised research world-leaders in their fields. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) 96% of the department’s research submitted in UoA12 was judged “world leading” or “internationally excellent”.

The Marine Research Group actively supports the marine and naval sector through research and consultancy focussing on:
- Naval architecture
- Marine engineering, including offshore energy technologies
- High-performance computations applied to challenges in the marine sector
- Monitoring and integrity of large-scale structures
- Power systems within the marine sector

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is seeking to fill a research focused position in the Marine Research Group at either the Lecturer level (equivalent of a U.S. tenure-track Assistant Professor position) or the Associate Professor level to support teaching in the subject and develop the research portfolio.

Appointment at Lecturer (Grade 8) or Associate Professor (Grade 9) will be determined by depth of experience and track record.  For Associate Professor, the appointee would be expected to demonstrate sustained excellence in all aspects of academic life.

The successful post-holder will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues within the Marine Research Group and the rest of the department as well as within UCL more widely. It is expected that you will
(1) Provide leadership (grade 9), support (grade 8), for the delivery and development of research promoting the future of marine engineering in an area that ideally complements areas of strategic focus of the group such as:
- advanced marine propulsion systems,
- autonomous marine vehicles,
- digitisation of marine systems,
- blue growth,
- decarbonisation of shipping,
- marine engineering as applied to commercial ships or military vessels.
(2) Support postdoctoral research staff and PhD students.
(3) Contribute to the education of students on the MSc Marine Engineering and other Postgraduate and Undergraduate programmes as required.
(4) Contribute to the efficient running of the department.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for more insight into the role's duties and responsibilities.

Eligible applicants must have either a PhD/EngD in marine engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline or an MSc in marine engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant discipline paired with significant relevant industrial experience.

To be a success in this role the postholder will have an appropriate background of research expertise and significant contributions at the forefront of international research in marine engineering. In addition  you will  have a demonstrable track record of undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching and pedagogical knowledge in mechanical or marine engineering or a relevant discipline. We are especially keen to meet with candidates with experience supporting the development of students / early career researchers / direct reports, through mentoring, sponsorship or personal tutoring.
Additional essential criteria include proven excellence in conducting research in the broader area of marine engineering, proven skills of designing and delivering excellent, and inclusive undergraduate and postgraduate education at an international level as well as the ability to secure research funding and to produce quality publications relevant to the discipline.

FURTHER DETAILS

• For the Grade 8 Lecturer post the salary range is £51,474 – 60,521 (including £4,500 London allowance) per annum.
• At the Grade 9 Associate Professor position, the salary range is £65,698 – 71,357 (including £4,500 London allowance) per annum

HOW TO APPLY

 Please make it clear whether you applying for Grade 8 or Grade 9.  You can upload two documents with your application, which should include ALL the following:

• Full CV.
• Publication list. This must include a list of top five publications together with a short description (100 words max) for each outlining their significance.
• Teaching experience to date (1,000 word max).
• A research and funding strategy for next 5 years (1k word max).
• Summary of how you satisfy the selection criteria listed below. (1,000 word max)

INFORMAL INQUIRIES

Inquiries should be addressed to Professor Alistair Greig (Deputy Head of Department) [email protected]. Any queries on the application process can be directed to Taneta Darko(Senior Recruiter) [email protected]

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance

Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

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