The School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics is seeking to appoint a Reader in Sustainable Engineering who can help us to deliver an outstanding standard of education and contribute to our internationally excellent research and innovation portfolio. We offer a range of programmes across Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering disciplines. Our teaching in these areas is research-led with significant amounts of practical laboratory-based work undertaken by our students. The School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics offers a welcoming and diverse environment that has been recognised with a Silver Athena SWAN award. Our staff and students are from all over the world, and we are proud of our friendly and inclusive culture. We support colleagues through family-friendly policies, including a core hours policy, the right to apply for flexible working, and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, parental leave.
The role will contribute to research and knowledge exchange activities in Engineering as well as learning and teaching on agreed programmes, with research-backed knowledge and expertise in sustainable energies and/or energy technologies and management. The person appointed will take a leadership role in developing the research strategy for this area as well as in the teaching and development of our new taught MSc programme in Sustainable Engineering. The role holder will also be responsible for administrative and support activities within the broader School, working collaboratively towards School and University aims.
The role is offered on an Education and Research (E&R) contract, appropriate for candidates with a an internationally leading research record and trajectory, evidenced by a portfolio of consistently excellent outputs, along with a proven ability to attract and lead externally-funded research or innovation projects.

As a Reader in Engineering (Education & Research) you can expect to be involved in:

• Leading and contributing to the delivery and design of high quality, demand-driven and student-centred teaching in a variety of settings, including developing own teaching and learning support materials, methods and approaches to meet the learning objectives and requirements of the programme.
• Assessing students’ work, monitoring progress and providing feedback and guidance.
• Undertaking and leading research that is internationally competitive, including supervision of research staff and students, which contributes to the overall research strategy of the University of Kent.
• Disseminating research findings through various means including writing or contributing to internationally excellent papers in high-quality publications and presentation at conferences, furthering the research profile of the School and the external visibility and reputation of the University of Kent.

What will you bring to the role ?

• First degree or equivalent in Engineering, and a PhD in Engineering in an area relevant to Energy Technologies or Renewable Energies, or equivalent experience/qualification.
• A record of internationally excellent research, with a research profile and level of professional esteem that demonstrate clear recognition within the discipline.
• A portfolio of research publications and /or other outputs in energy technologies and/or renewable energies which consistently demonstrates excellence in terms of research quality.
• Evidence of obtaining significant external research and innovation funding.
• Experience in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in Engineering in a higher education setting.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of School, Dr Silvia Ramos Perez (S.Ramos-Perez@kent.ac.uk), and the Deputy Head of School, Dr Rowena Paget (R.E.Paget@kent.ac.uk). Full details about teaching in the School can be found on our website: https://www.kent.ac.uk/school-of-engineering-mathematics-and-physics.
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number EMP-004-25.

We particularly welcome applications from female and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

• Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

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• First degree or equivalent in Engineering, and a PhD in Engineering in an area relevant to Energy Technologies or Renewable Energies, or equivalent experience/qualification.
• A record of internationally excellent research, with a research profile and level of professional esteem that demonstrate clear recognition within the discipline.
• A portfolio of research publications and /or other outputs in energy technologies and/or renewable energies which consistently demonstrates excellence in terms of research quality.
• Evidence of obtaining significant external research and innovation funding.
• Experience in the development and delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and assessment in Engineering in a higher education setting