Early Career Academic, Zero Carbon

1 month ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom University of Derby Full time

Zero Carbon

About the Zero Carbon Theme

The University is adopting a cross disciplinary approach to zero carbon and the clean growth agenda. Research has informed regional policy and business support projects, in addition to helping pro-environmental firms find opportunity in the green economy. Collaboration between engineering, business, and environmental researchers has led to product, process, and policy impacts at regional, national and international levels. Our future strategic direction builds upon our reputation in zero carbon technologies and applications, building on our research excellence in renewable energy generation and storage, hydrogen storage, road and rail transport, and nature-based solutions.

What you can expect from us

Join us for rewarding start you to your Academic Career, as an Early Years Academic you will be given an exciting induction programme to set you up for success. This will include deep dive workshops on specific learning, teaching and research elements as well as business engagement and networking opportunities with our existing Early Career Research Teams. You will be provided with a skilled Mentor to guide you through your first year with us as well as being supported with your research and teaching students. We like to give responsibilities early on as part of the Early Career Academic Scheme to provide opportunities for you to show your leadership and expertise whether this be lecturing, lesson planning or broadening knowledge with research.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 35 days + bank holidays + 4 days concessionary leave
  • Coaching and development in role
  • Teacher's Pension Scheme
  • Access to employer-funded Private Health Insurance with BUPA
  • Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family-friendly policies, generous sick pay provision, and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to variety of staff discounts at high street retailers
  • Discounted onsite gym.
  • Discounted access to Devonshire Spa

Ready to make a difference?

If you're looking to kick-start your academic career in an encouraging and rewarding organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Key contacts

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Professor Chris Sansom, Professor of Concentrating Solar Power and Theme Lead, Zero Carbon via

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team on

£36,024 per annum



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