Senior Lecturer / Lecturer in Computational Fluid Dynamics

Organisation

Cranfield University

School/Department

School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing

Based at

Cranfield Campus, Cranfield, Bedfordshire

Hours of work

37 hours per week, normally worked Monday to Friday. Flexible working will be considered.

Salary

Lecturer: Salary level 6 – starting salary in the range £45,751 to £50,798 per annum, with potential progression to £63,059 per annum. Senior Lecturer: Salary level 7 - range £55,753 to £61,942 per annum.

A great opportunity to join a team with a track record and success in CFD teaching and research. We welcome applications for this exciting new Lecturer / Senior Lecturer post from passionate, prospective candidates with backgrounds in Computational Engineering and or Mathematics.

About the Role

Due to an expanding portfolio, the CES centre is looking for a new Lecturer /Senior Lecturer in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to join this growing and enthusiastic team. You will contribute to the development and delivery of our high-quality master’s programmes and Continuing Professional Development. You will of course be involved in bidding for, leading and delivering high-quality research and consulting within the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics.

In order to be successful, applicants will typically hold a PhD in a relevant subject and already have relevant teaching experience and track record of publications in their chosen field and for Senior Lecturer, considerable success in bidding and/or managing research.

About You

You will be educated to doctoral level in a relevant subject and have experience of management in teaching and research with a track record of high quality publications. With excellent communication skills, you will have expertise in CFD and a background in Engineering and or Mathematics would be an advantage.

About Us

As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact here .

Aerospace is at the heart of Cranfield’s global research airport and is renowned throughout the world for its teaching and research in the fields of aviation and aerospace.  Cranfield Aerospace’s six centres are the powerhouses of our world class research, driving technological and conceptual advances in aeronautics, propulsion engineering, cyber-physical systems and intelligent automation. Through the strong links with industry built over the past 70 years, we focus on defining and delivering the aircraft, airport and airspace management of the future and are the only university in Europe with our own airport and runway.  Cranfield Aerospace is internationally recognised as the first choice for research and education in all aspects of aerospace including aircraft, drones, urban air mobility and space.  Find out more about our work here About Aerospace .

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here .

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are also committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role.

Our equal opportunities and diversity monitoring has shown that women are currently underrepresented within the university and so we actively encourage applications from eligible female candidates. To further demonstrate our commitment to progressing gender diversity in STEM, we hold an Institutional Athena SWAN Bronze award, are members of Working Families; sponsors of International Women in Engineering Day and signatories of the Women in Defence and Women in Aerospace and Aviation Charters.  Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here .

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Professor Karl Jenkins, Head of Centre for computational Engineering Sciences  (E): [email protected]

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further details on E: [email protected] . Please quote reference number 4214.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 30th September 2022