Professor in Process Intensification

About us

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 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 raw materials are converted to products such as fuels, commodity and specialty chemicals, pharma-ceuticals, construction materials and consumer products. 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; and Energy, Water, CO2, Environment and Sustainability.

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. Over the past few years, the department has been undergoing rapid growth, and is the home of the EPSRC “Frontier Engineering” Centre for Nature Inspired Engineering (CNIE) (cnie.org.uk), the Electrochemical Innovation Laboratory (Electrochemical innovation lab), and several consortia supported by the European Commission. For more information see Chemeng.

About the role

The post holder will develop a programme of original research and produce publications, as well as other research output. The successful candidate will carry out and publish high quality research, securing research grant funding to support your research programme. The post holder will develop and lead both national and international partnerships with industry and academic institutions. The successful candidate will also be expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

The Professorial Banding Structure can be found here.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit Conditions service academic staff for more information.

About you

The successful candidate will be educated to an undergraduate and postgraduate degree level in Chemical Engineering, with a strong research expertise to make significant contributions at the forefront of international research. The post holder will have experience in supporting PhD/EngD students, early career researchers. Knowledge of the fundamental principles of the discipline and experience in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate in Chemical Engineering is essential.

What we offer

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 insurance

Relocation Supplement

UCL currently supports a relocation supplement of up to £10,000 may be payable where it is necessary to relocate from within the UK, and up to £20,000 if from outside of the UK, to take up an appointment at UCL.

For more information, please go to the UCL website – Relocation scheme.

Enquiries should be addressed to Professor Eva Sorensen (Head of Department) at e.sorensen@ucl.ac.uk.

Any queries on the application process can be directed to Ms Katy Le Lion (Head of Operations) at chemeng.department.manager@ucl.ac.uk.

Application process

You can upload two documents with your application; please ensure this includes:

• A full CV with a complete publication list;
• A single document including:
• A list of major research achievements (max 1 page);
• A starred list of your top five publications together with a short description of their significance (max 100 words each);
• A description of the research plans you propose to pursue at UCL, which should include how the proposed research would contribute to the department’s research profile (max 2 pages);
• A description of your teaching experience to date (max 1 page).

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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.

We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.

Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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