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Aerospace Engineering Professor

1 month ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom Heriot-Watt University Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and leading academic researcher to lead and develop research and teaching activities in areas related to advanced materials, aerospace or solid mechanics.

The successful candidate will have a strong research portfolio in aerospace engineering and a proven track record of securing research funding. They will also have experience in teaching and assessing undergraduate and graduate engineering students in aerospace engineering topics.

The post holder will be line managed by the Head of the Institute for Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE) and assigned teaching responsibilities by the Mechanical Engineering Senior Programme Director.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leading and engaging in research and actively contributing to the university's research profile.
  • Actively pursuing research funding through the submission of high-quality grant proposals.
  • Establishing collaborative research and teaching links outside the university via funding councils, industry, business, and public bodies.
  • Developing cross-Research Institute, School, University, and external research links and networks.
  • Contributing to School, Institute and research group strategic planning.
  • Publicising research through the preparation and submission of journal and conference papers.
  • Representing the institution in a professional capacity.
  • Supervising and mentoring undergraduate students, postgraduate students and research associates' research work.
  • Teaching through the delivery of lectures, tutorials and laboratories.
  • Designing and developing teaching materials and new teaching methods.
  • Carrying out general academic administration.

Requirements

  • First degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • PhD within the area of Aerospace or related engineering.
  • Demonstrated research portfolio within the field of Aerospace Engineering.
  • Demonstrated initiative in obtaining research funding.
  • Research portfolio complementary to Heriot-Watt's approach to impact-led projects.
  • Demonstrable track-record of high-quality research published in internationally renowned journals.
  • Evidence of teaching and assessment of undergraduate and graduate engineering students in aerospace engineering topics.
  • Evidence of general academic research leadership.
  • Effective and engaging communicator.

About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a world-leading research-intensive university with a strong reputation for academic excellence. We are committed to delivering high-quality education and research that makes a positive impact on society.

We are seeking an experienced and leading academic researcher to join our team and contribute to our research and teaching activities in areas related to advanced materials, aerospace or solid mechanics.