Location: | London, Hybrid |
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Salary: | £54,172 to £73,142 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 7th July 2025 |
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Closes: | 7th September 2025 |
Job Ref: | B04-06209 |
The Marine, Autonomy and Robotic Systems (MARS) group at UCL's Department of Mechanical Engineering is internationally recognised for its contributions to the marine and naval sectors through world-leading research, consultancy, and education. Our work addresses key themes including marine autonomy and automation, clean maritime technologies, and resilient ocean environments. We have secured significant funding from UKRI, the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, the European Commission, and other national and international partners. Our research has informed policy, driven innovation, and earned accolades from leading marine and maritime societies.
MARS also plays a central role in education, delivering distinctive and highly regarded programmes in Marine Engineering and Naval Architecture. These programmes equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to meet the evolving needs of the maritime sector.
We are now seeking to appoint an academic in Maritime Engineering to help expand our research portfolio and contribute to teaching in this strategically important and fast-developing field.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join UCL’s Department of Mechanical Engineering gv Lecturer (Grade 8) or Associate Professor (Grade 9) in Maritime Engineering. The successful candidate will be research-focused and expected to develop a dynamic research programme that integrates cutting-edge technologies with our world-class experimental and computational facilities.
You will contribute to the full breadth of maritime and ocean engineering, helping to strengthen UCL’s global leadership in this area. We welcome applicants whose expertise spans a wide range of topics, including:
You will collaborate closely with colleagues in the MARS Group and across UCL, contributing to our strategic research themes and delivering high-quality teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You will also engage with industry, research councils, and policy stakeholders to translate research into real-world impact.
About You
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
Experience in leading positive culture change within a discipline or organisation is desirable and will strengthen your applicatiion.
UCL is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring equal access to opportunities for all.
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