Lecturer in Energy Transition - Electrical Power Systems

Type of Contract: Substantive

The School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen is a research-intensive, interdisciplinary school engaged in fundamental and applied research and offering Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PGT) degree programmes across five Engineering disciplines: Chemical, Civil, Electrical and Electronic, Mechanical, and Petroleum. The School’s research spans the main engineering disciplines across five Research Groups and a number of Research Centres (https://www.abdn.ac.uk/engineering/research/index.php).

The School invites applications for a Lecturer in Energy Transition – Electrical Power Systems, from individuals seeking to carry out interdisciplinary, cutting-edge research at an international level. Applicants should have outstanding communication skills and a passion for curriculum development and the delivery of engaging and innovative teaching. This post will support delivery of a new joint 3+1 programme with an overseas University. The Appointee will primarily be based in Aberdeen but will be expected to travel to China and/or other overseas locations to deliver their teaching obligations; visits are likely to be up to 4 weeks duration at any one time, typically twice per year. The post holder needs to have wide expertise and be flexible enough to also deliver taught courses within the Engineering interdisciplinary curriculum at levels 1 and 2 outside the EEE area.

We are particularly seeking individuals with a PhD in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related disciplines with an excellent research track record in one or more of the following areas: 

• Smart grids and modern power systems;
• HVDC, MVDC grids and DC microgrids;
• Electrification of energy-intensive industries;
• Electrical systems for renewable energy production, integration and storage.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7,  £47,389 - £56,535 per annum and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and a period of probation.

For further information on various staff benefits and policies please visit http://www.abdn.ac.uk/staffnet/working-here/

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will need to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser (lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk) for further information. Online application forms are available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 January 2026. Interviews will be held in person on 20 February 2026 for an anticipated start date of 25 May 2026.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Ekaterina Pavlovskaia, e-mail: e.pavlovskaia@abdn.ac.uk. Please do not send application forms or CVs to her.

Please quote reference number ENG244RX on all correspondence

The School of Engineering embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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