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Associate Professor in Space Engineering (Research and Education)

University of Birmingham - School of Metallurgy and Materials

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £53,353 to £61,823 with potential progression once in post to £80,613 (Grade 9)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 8th February 2023
Closes: 26th March 2023
Job Ref: 99200

Please note: We are advertising both Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, however there is only 1 post available

We are seeking to appoint to a new academic post, to strengthen and continue to grow our research and education in Space Engineering. This is a hugely exciting time to be joining our community of aerospace engineers. These roles are a strategic investment to grow our research-intensive educational programmes in Aerospace Engineering, in particular a new MSc in Space Engineering. The space sector is in a period of transformative growth and change. This role will be a key part of developing our space activities in line with the University’s core mission of world class research and outstanding global education that establishes us as one of the world’s top 50 universities within the next decade. Potential areas of space engineering research and educational focus include, but are not limited to:

  • Astrodynamics and flight mechanics,
  • Space Systems Engineering, including model-based approaches,
  • Spacecraft Energy, Power and Propulsion,
  • Spacecraft Structural and Thermal Engineering.

The appointment is an opportunity either for applicants with an established, sustained track record of excellence in research and education (with a commensurate developing international profile and evidence of funding success and excellent outputs) or for those at an earlier career stage. In the case of the latter, we are seeking a new colleague with exciting, innovative ideas having the potential to develop their academic career in a supportive, collaborative and growing community. Candidates with a background in industrial research or blended academic/industrial careers are strongly encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will:

  • demonstrate the ability to identify, plan and deliver impactful space engineering research programmes,
  • inspire the next generation of aerospace engineers through world-class teaching, and
  • demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills and commitment to professional activities such as mentoring qualities and actions to support equality, diversity and inclusivity in the engineering profession.

Person Specification

  • A PhD, or equivalent industrial engineering research experience, in a relevant discipline of Engineering or Physical Science.
  • Evidence of the knowledge and experience required to deliver research and education in a relevant area of space engineering.
  • Highly effective written and verbal communications skills, sufficient to undertake research, teaching and administration duties in English.
  • Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels.

In your application, in addition to a CV, please include a cover letter of maximum one page summarising your interest in position and the particular focus of your space engineering experience, activity and ambitions.

For informal enquiries please contact Hugo Williams, Professor of Aerospace Engineering, h.williams.8@bham.ac.uk or telephone 0121 414 4931.

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the Apply Online button above or visit our careers website; https://edzz.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_6001/job/1319/?utm_medium=jobshare

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