Lecturer in Power Systems Engineering

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer with a strong alignment to Power Systems Engineering to provide excellent postgraduate research supervision and deliver high-quality teaching. We are looking for outstanding researchers to enhance our research, join an expanding and ambitious department, shape the technology of the future in a vibrant and inclusive environment, and to engage with plans to grow teaching in this area with strategic partnerships.

Our electrical power systems research area is part of the Centre for Sustainable Energy Systems and has a reputation for strong scientific contributions to scalable energy network and market modelling and analyses. We have delivered tools and evidence for the UK Government, the energy regulator and wider industry for introducing new industrial standards, practices, and policies to accelerate the net zero transition. We are at the forefront of energy system data and digitalisation through our engagement with the government’s Energy System Digital Spine project. We deliver annual Power Markets Training Course to national policy makers outside the UK, in conjunction with Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office and the University of Cambridge.

We are interested in applicants with core expertise in Power Engineering and a strong focus in the net zero transition. Candidates with a deep understanding of energy markets and/or energy system digitalisation would be advantage. 

You will be expected to contribute to teaching in one or more of the following areas at undergraduate and postgraduate levels: 

• Power system fundamentals
• Power system modelling and analyses 
• Power system operation, protection and resilience
• Energy markets and regulation

About you

You will have track record in applied power systems engineering and teaching, with the potential to develop a research portfolio. In particular, you should ideally have experience (or potential) in research encompassing power systems.

You will hold a PhD and an undergraduate degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering or a very closely related subject. Through your research and teaching, you will be passionate about addressing the global energy and power system challenges and educating the next generation of electronic and electrical engineers. This role will suit you if you:

• Enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment;
• Can demonstrate a clear fit to the Department’s research profile with your research being in research activities, including the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in your research area
• Are passionate about teaching and have the ability to teach a wide range of electronic and electrical engineering subjects at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels on all our courses
• Have a growing publication record and international reputation appropriate to your career stage;
• Have potential for winning and delivering on research grants

You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued & respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's changing world.

Working with us

You will be joining a progressive & thriving academic environment and will benefit from the collaborative and well-established Department & Faculty systems at the University of Bath. This includes a strong mentoring and personal & professional development environment in the Department, and the University’s professional development programme for new lecturers.

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