Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering
Department of Engineering Science, Begbroke Science Park, Woodstock Road, Begbroke OX5 1PF
The Department of Engineering Science intends to appoint an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) from 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will work at the Department of Engineering Science (Kidlington, OX5 1PF) and will be offered a Tutorial Fellowship at New College under arrangements described in the Job Description. The combined University and College salary will be on a scale currently from £57,986 p.a. to £77,366 p.a. plus additional benefits (see the Job Description for full details) that include a housing allowance of £12,887 p.a.. The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age.
This appointment will strengthen the Department’s research in Chemical Engineering. The successful candidate will conduct original research in Chemical Engineering and its applications, and they will hold a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline. Applications are sought from across the Chemical Engineering discipline, either providing complementarity to existing activities, or to bring a new research dimension to the Chemical Engineering Group. Research in the domains of, AI applications in Chemical and Process Engineering, Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, or Advanced Biomanufacturing have been identified as areas of particular interest to grow research capability.
Applicants will have a proven research track record, evidenced by peer reviewed publications and collaborations, and relevant teaching experience. They will have the ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching.
The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the teaching of undergraduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, which may include lectures, taught classes, practical laboratories, and the supervision of undergraduate design and project work. They will also undertake tutorial teaching, undergraduate admissions and provide guidance on academic progress and wellbeing to students in New College, where they will also be a trustee and will play a role in the governance of the college. They will also be expected to contribute to the department’s research portfolio in chemical engineering, obtaining external funding to enable development of a new and independent research program.
For queries about the post that are not answered in the job description please contact Professor Aidong Yang (academic.recruitment@eng.ox.ac.uk).
Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.
Salary (£)
Salary (£) : £57,986 to £77,366 per annum plus additional benefits (see the Job Description for full details) that include a housing allowance of £12,887 p.a.
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