Lecturer/Associate Professor in Process Systems Engineering

at  University College London

ABOUT US

UCL Department of Chemical Engineering is one of the top research and teaching departments in the UK and has world-class standing. The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, from molecular scale to complex systems.
The UCL Department of Chemical Engineering, the first Chemical Engineering department in the UK and recently celebrated its Centenary, is routinely recognised as one of the very best in Europe, and among the top 25 departments in the world in the QS World University Subject Rankings. The department has an extensive research portfolio across a wealth of areas, from the molecular scale to the scale of large industrial plants, at the heart of which lie chemical transformations by which resources are converted to products such as fuels, commodity and specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, consumer products and advanced materials. Our current awareness of the world’s finite material and energy resources demands that these products are obtained in a sustainable, efficient and environmentally acceptable fashion and that new energy solutions are implemented. Within this exciting and demanding context, the department develops innovative and impactful technological solutions that leverage advances in basic science addressing Global Grand Challenges in domains such as Advanced Manufacturing; Functional Materials; Health; Energy; Water; CO2 removal; Environment and Sustainability. The department is the home of the Electrochemical Innovation Laboratory (EIL), the Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering (CNIE) and is one of the founding members of the Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering. The department is also a partner in the Manufacturing Futures Lab and the Advanced Propulsion Lab at UCL East.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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).

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The key responsibilities of the role include leading the development of impactful research in data-driven product and process systems engineering, with applications in process, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and environmental systems. 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. In addition, you will support postdoctoral research staff, PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students, contribute to the teaching of current or new modules relevant to the post, and participate in departmental administrative, outreach, and enterprise activities.
The post is a UCL grade 8 (Lecturer) or grade 9 (Associate Professor) post as per UCL’s non-clinical grade structure.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.

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 insuranc