Assistant Professor - Three Positions in London

You will have an established research profile with strong potential for impact. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research can influence the future of chemical engineering, aligns with emerging industry or creates translational opportunities in commercialisation. Experience of contributing to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching would be advantageous.

You will develop and lead an original programme of research, secure external funding, and build collaborations within the Department, Imperial and the wider research community. You will be expected to develop and manage research projects, supervise and mentor research students and staff, publish in leading journals, present at international conferences, and engage with industry and other stakeholders to maximise the impact of your research.

What you would be doing:

• Developing and leading an original programme of research in chemical engineering, addressing important scientific, engineering and societal challenges.
• Working independently and collaboratively across the Department, Faculty and College.
• Securing external research funding, leading research projects, and building a thriving research group comprising postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate and undergraduate students.
• Supervising, training and mentoring research students and staff, including PhD candidates.
• Publishing in leading international journals and presenting at major conferences.
• Engaging with industry, government and other stakeholders to maximise research impact.
• Contributing to teaching and assessment across our undergraduate MEng Chemical Engineering, MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering and doctoral programmes through lectures, seminars, tutorials, coursework and supervision.
• Delivering core chemical engineering lecture content, providing pastoral care of students through personal tutorials and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
• Contributing to curriculum development and the continuous enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment.

What we are looking for:

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• A track record of high quality research indicated by outstanding publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• A developing scientific reputation in your field.
• Experience in raising research funding, supervising research students and teaching students is desirable.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year (inclusive of public holidays) and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

These are full-time, open-ended posts (35 hours per week) based at our South Kensington Campus. Interviews are provisionally set for the 19th, 22nd and 23rd of March 2027 and will be in-person.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact the Head of Department, Professor Jason Hallett.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above. We reserve the right to close the advert before the stated closing date, should we receive a high volume of applications. Please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have any general queries about this vacancy, please contact the hiring manager listed in the ‘Further Information’ section.

About Imperial: Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact. Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network. This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture: We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination, and creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.