Assistant or Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering (Research and Education) – School of Engineering – 58193 – Grade 8 or 9
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Background
Following the creation of the School of Engineering in 2016, which brought together the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electronic, Electrical & Systems Engineering, we are now entering Phase 2 of our renaissance. We are investing significantly in people and infrastructure, including our new £65m signature building, the world‑leading £26M National Buried Infrastructure Facility, and the £28m UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN), all of which have opened in recent years. These state‑of‑the‑art facilities have not only enhanced our research capabilities but have also solidified our position as a leading research and education institution, enabling groundbreaking discoveries and providing an exceptional learning environment for our students.
The school boasts a rich history of world‑class research and takes pride in its robust and wide‑reaching connections with industry. These partnerships ensure the rapid application of our pioneering research in practical settings. This fact is underscored by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF), which ranked Engineering among the top 10 institutions in the UK.
In line with our ongoing investments, we are seeking to appoint a driven and highly research‑active Mechanical Engineer to join our Department of Mechanical Engineering and help us create the future. The Department of Mechanical Engineering encompasses research in Advanced Manufacturing; Automation, Robotics and Control; Automotive Engineering; Biomedical Engineering; Clean Energy Engineering; and Sustainable Manufacturing.
Research Focus Areas of Interest
- Advanced propulsion technologies such as hydrogen, ammonia, electrification and hybrid systems, addressing the drive to net‑zero.
- Application of data science and AI to engineering challenges, such as robotic manufacturing, transportation, medical engineering, future mobility, and infrastructure.
For this recruitment we seek candidates who can demonstrate ambition, innovation, and leadership, and who are undertaking research and teaching in any of the areas of (Sustainable) Transportation Systems or Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
Responsibilities
- Deliver lectures, seminars, and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Develop and innovate curriculum, including course development and continuous professional development programmes.
- Take an active part in examination processes.
- Carry out innovative research and publish peer‑reviewed papers, books, and other scholarly material.
- Obtain research grant funding and contribute to departmental and school enterprise activities.
- Participate in management and leadership initiatives as required.
Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant specialist subject area and postdoctoral experience.
- Track record in teaching at a higher education institution.
- Strong research portfolio with publications in high‑impact journals and ability to secure external funding.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with industry partners.
Position Details
School of Engineering – University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK.
Grade 8: Full‑time starting salary normally £47,389 to £56,535, with potential progression to £63,606.
Grade 9: Full‑time starting salary normally £58,225 to £67,468, with potential progression to £87,974.
Full‑time, permanent. Closing date: 1 December 2025.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The School of Engineering is dedicated to upholding the principles of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in all its endeavours, and we strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups. We are committed to proactively addressing barriers experienced by some groups in our community and proudly hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter, and Disability Confident accreditations.
Contact
Informal enquiries to Dr Carl Anthony, email c.j.anthony@bham.ac.uk, Head of Department of Mechanical Engineering and Professor Karl D. Dearn, email k.d.dearn@bham.ac.uk, Head of School of Engineering.
For further information and to download the full job description, please visit the University of Birmingham website.
