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The Faculty of Engineering Sciences comprises ten academic departments which undertake research and teaching across a great range of disciplines. Our scientists and engineers take discoveries from life sciences, pure mathematics, psychology and many other areas, mix them together, add their own innovations and produce solutions to tackle the world’s global challenges.
The Department of Chemical Engineering is routinely recognised among the very top departments in Europe and among the top 20 departments in the world in the QS World University Subject Rankings.
The Department of Mechanical Engineering has for 175 years pioneered the development of engineering education and was the first Mechanical Engineering Department in England to introduce laboratories as part of engineering education. UCL Mechanical Engineering is home to world-leading research divisions in Biomechanical Engineering; Energy and the Environment; Marine; and Materials, Structures and Manufacturing.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The post sits within the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) in the Marshgate Building of the UCL East campus located in the London borough of Stratford. The campus is new, hosting world-class collaborative research laboratories across several disciplines.
The appointed person will be expected to develop and lead a programme of original research in the broad area of Advanced Propulsion Technologies and contribute to teaching existing or new taught modules in the areas relevant to the post, including lectures and project supervision.
Develop national and international networks and partnerships with industry, other academic institutions, government, and other relevant organisations to maximise research activities
Furthermore, the appointed person will have expertise in carrying out and publish high-quality world-class research which complements the existing departmental and Faculty activities, secure research grant funding to support a vibrant research programme in the field of Advanced Propulsion.

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