Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

The School of Engineering, within the Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, offers a range of undergraduate programmes across Biomedical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering disciplines. Our teaching in these areas is research-led with significant amounts of practical laboratory-based work undertaken by our students.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering to undertake research and participate in the delivery of our programme. The post-holder should be research-active in at least one of the following Mechanical Engineering fields:

• · Robotics/Mechatronics
• · Solid mechanics
• · Manufacturing

As a Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering you will:

• conduct research at an international level
• teach and contribute to curriculum development and management
• make an effective contribution to other administrative roles as designated by the Head of School or nominated representative

To be successful in this role you will have:

• a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area, or other evidence of delivering research of a high quality commensurate with a research-intensive institution, with an undergraduate or Masters-level degree in Mechanical Engineering
• a strong, recent track record of high-quality research publications and/or other forms of output appropriate to the fields of Robotics/Mechatronics, Solid Mechanics and/or Manufacturing
• research experience in a thematic area aligned to mechanical Engineering
• experience of developing and delivering a lecture course on a modern mechanical engineering degree programme

. If you require further information regarding the application process please contact cemshr@kent.ac.uk

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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