Lecturer in Electronic Engineering - Digital Systems

We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as Lecturer in Electronic Engineering – Digital Systems Design.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and delivering both fundamental knowledge and cutting-edge engineering content, providing mentorship to students, and contributing to research initiatives. We are particularly interested in candidates who not only possess a strong academic background, but also have practical experience in relevant industries.

Candidates should have, or be near to the completion of, a PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. We also welcome applicants from a professional practice or industry background, with a qualification equivalent to Masters level in a subject relevant discipline, together with demonstrable relevant professional experience within Electrical Engineering equivalent to a doctorate. Whilst not mandatory, a teaching qualification and prior experience in higher education instruction are highly desirable.

About you

With this field we are looking for subject expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Hardware Description Languages,
• System on Chip Design,
• CMOS IC Design.

We welcome candidates with additional knowledge of Embedded Systems and Digital Signal Processing.

A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education is desirable. Experience of working in or collaborating with relevant industry is desirable and there will be opportunities to work with industry on knowledge exchange projects. A portfolio of research related to Electronic and Electrical Engineering that aligns with University’s strategy and ethics is desirable.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.

Add your individuality to ours

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority and/or female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact James Whiting on 0117 328 6163 or email: james.whiting@uwe.ac.uk

This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100% contract.

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

This role is campus based for all of your time, with some opportunity for remote / home working.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.

Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

Advice to applicants

We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible. 

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