Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Permanent, full time

The Department of Physical and Life Sciences at the University of Huddersfield is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering to strengthen our growing research and teaching activities. Recruitment to our Chemical Engineering programmes has increased substantially in recent years, creating an exciting opportunity to help shape the department’s future.

You will hold a PhD in Chemical Engineering and have an established record of research and scholarship. You will be expected to develop a programme of nationally or internationally recognised research, secure external funding and build collaborations across academia and industry. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research complements and extends our expertise in industrial symbiosis, bioprocessing and biorefinery integration, while outstanding applicants working in other areas of chemical engineering are also encouraged to apply.

With familiarity of delivering undergraduate modules in Chemical Engineering within the UK or similarly accredited higher education systems, you will contribute to our teaching while bringing contemporary research and industrial practice into the curriculum. You will be able to support students through a range of teaching methods and approaches, helping to deliver a high-quality learning experience within a cutting-edge research environment.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Prof Grant Campbell at g.campbell@hud.ac.uk.

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.