Associate Lecturer (Teaching) in Energy Infrastructure Systems

at  University College London

ABOUT US

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities. Academic excellence is demonstrated by our 30 Nobel laureates and our top ranking in the UK for research strength. We are a global university with 14,300 employees and over 150 nationalities represented in a student body of 43,800 students. Our main location in Central London has recently been augmented by a campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.
The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural engineering according to the 2021 QS World University and Subject rankings.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold or be nearing completion of a PhD in energy systems or an equivalent field and possess a higher education teaching qualification.
• Demonstrate a strong background in Energy Infrastructure Systems, as evidenced by publications in leading academic journals and presentations at international conferences.
• Have experience supervising postgraduate research projects and collaborating effectively with industry partners
• Demonstrate a proven ability to strategically plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including designing and implementing teaching materials.
• Demonstrate proficiency in marking coursework and providing constructive feedback
• Have a track record of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

This role is funded until the 31st of March 2026.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact [Dr Yukun Hu, yukun.hu@ucl.ac.uk]
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We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
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ABOUT THE ROLE

The Infrastructure and Cities section focuses on advancing infrastructure resilience and sustainable urban development through innovative research and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Contribute to delivering CEGE’s undergraduate and master level programmes and to different modules as required and in line with the department’s overall objectives
• Lead teaching activities of complex systems/sustainability and building energy efficiency modules as module coordinator.
• Supervise student’s group projects and research projects on energy infrastructure systems.

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insuranc