Lecturer/Associate Professor in Process Intensification
The key responsibilities of the role include leading on the development of impactful research within chemical engineering and its application to process intensification particularly applied to novel reactor technologies. You will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality world-class research that complements existing departmental and Faculty activities, while securing research grant funding to support your programme. The role also involves developing national and international partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and other relevant organisations to maximise research impact. Additionally, you will support postdoctoral researchers, as well as PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students, and contribute to the teaching of current or new modules relevant to the post. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching both existing and new taught modules in areas relevant to the post, as well as participating in departmental administrative, outreach, and enterprise activities.
This post is a UCL grade 8 (Lecturer) or grade 9 (Associate Professor) post as per UCL's non-clinical grade structure.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit the UCL website for more information.
The key skills required for the post are a first degree and a postgraduate degree in Chemical Engineering; an appropriate background and research expertise to make contributions at the forefront of research with emphasis related to process intensification applied to novel reactor technologies; combined with excellent people skills and the ability to build good relationships with students, colleagues and external partners.
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
- 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance
UCL currently supports a relocation supplement of up to £10,000 may be payable where it is necessary to relocate from within the UK, and up to £20,000 if from outside of the UK, to take up an appointment at UCL.
Enquiries should be addressed to Professor Eva Sorensen (Head of Department) at e.sorensen@ucl.ac.uk .
Any queries on the application process can be directed to Ms Katy Le Lion (Departmental Manager) at chemeng.department.manager@ucl.ac.uk .
You can upload two documents with your application, please ensure this includes all of the following:
- CV with a full publication list;
- A document including:
- A list of major research achievements to date, including a starred list of top five publications together with a short description (100 words max) of their significance (2 pages max);
- Description of the research plans you propose to pursue at UCL including how the proposed research would contribute to the department's research profile (2 pages max);
- Description of your teaching experience to date and your vision for teaching (2 pages max).
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