Lecturer in Electronics and Communication Engineering in Brighton

Location: Brighton - Moulsecoomb

Salary: £41,064 to £48,822 per annum

Contract Length: 12 months

Closing Date: Wednesday 22 July 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: TE -R

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the Engineering Discipline? We’re looking for an experienced and forward‑thinking Lecturer in Engineering with a particular focus on Electronic and Communication Engineering to inspire the next generation of engineers at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Responsibilities

• Based within our vibrant Engineering subject area, you’ll play a key role in teaching, curriculum development, research and scholarship, shaping the future of Engineering education.
• You’ll teach and mentor students in Engineering, delivering hands‑on learning in areas such as Electronics and Communication Engineering, Embedded systems (including microcontroller‑based systems), embedded programming and hardware‑software interfacing, and cyber security.
• Working collaboratively with the Course Team, you will help to develop a strong culture of practice‑based delivery supported by our state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, and research‑informed teaching within the Engineering subject area.
• You will contribute to and lead research and knowledge exchange activity across disciplines within and beyond the school and university, and become a member of the Advanced Engineering Centre with access to world‑class laboratories and field equipment within the School.

Qualifications

• Up‑to‑date, sound knowledge of the subject including Electronic and Communication Engineering, and a range of required generic skills.
• Knowledge and/or experience in embedded systems, including microcontroller‑based systems, embedded programming and hardware–software interfacing, and Cyber Security (desirable).
• A relevant degree in Electronic and Communication Engineering or a closely related subject and a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of, or potential to develop, quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the needs of the School.

Benefits

This post is offered on a 1.0 full‑time equivalent basis, fixed term for 1 year, but we welcome job share applications. We have a wide range of benefits including opportunities for some remote working, a generous pension scheme, and additional time off during the festive period. For the vast majority of our roles we operate an agile working system, with time split between working on campus and at the employee's home, with the expectation that home working will take place within the UK.

EEO Statement

The University is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive environment for all staff regardless of age, disability, family or caring responsibilities, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief (including non‑belief), sex and sexual orientation. We embrace equality and diversity in our working, learning, research and teaching environment and are committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive community. We particularly encourage applicants from Minority Ethnic backgrounds because the University is under‑represented by Minority Ethnic staff.