Lecturer in Nanoengineering

About Us

In our single biggest development since we were founded, UCL has expanded to east London. UCL East seeks to unite academic activities across experiments, arts, society and technology, integrating research and education, theory and practice – with cross-disciplinarity, innovation and public engagement. More than just a conventional campus, UCL East represents a future focused mindset. We will deliver new research, technology and innovation, and undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes for up to 4,000 students.

The Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL) sits within UCL’s Engineering and MAPS Faculties with the Departments of Mechanical, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Chemistry participating. Our vision is to conduct cross-cutting, multidisciplinary research that will have a deep impact across the nanotechnology, chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, healthcare, transport and electronics sectors.

About the Role

The MFL is recruiting for a Lecturer in Nanotechnology to join our bench of innovative and enterprising academics. The appointee will lead in the development of nanoengineering activities at the MFL and carry out world-class research to complement or expand the cross-cutting multidisciplinary activities of the MFL, UCL East and UCL.

Additional responsibilities include raising of funds to support their research programmes, postdoctoral research staff and PhD students. In addition to publishing world-leading research, the post-holder will also teach courses in programmes such as the Future Manufacturing and Nanoscale Engineering MSc programme at the MFL.

Please refer to the job Description for more information.

About You

We are keen to receive applications from holders of a PhD in Engineering, Materials Science or Natural sciences and an appropriate background and research expertise in nanotechnology and/or advanced materials. Evidence of participating/leading on research grants and a track record of supporting the development of students, PhD students, early career researchers and/or direct reports through mentoring, sponsorship or personal tutoring are essential requirements.

Additional desirable criteria that will enhance your application can include some or all of the following:

• Experience in curriculum development in nanoengineering, advanced materials and/or mechanics at an undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Experience working with education, public sector, or industry, for example on research co-production or public engagement
• Experience of leading positive culture change, or culture creation, within a discipline, department or organisation

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

You can upload two documents with your application, which should include all of the following:

• Cover letter
• CV
• Full publications list
• A list of three major research achievements to date and a starred list of top five publications, together with a short description (100 words max) of their significance (2 page max)
• 3 page (max) descriptions of the research plans you propose to pursue at UCL, including how the proposed research would contribute to the MFL and departments’ research profiles
• Teaching experience to date (1 page max)

What we Offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit our Rewards & Benefits page to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:

Please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion page for more insight into our commitment.

Advert information