Lecturer/Senior Lecturer – Ship and Offshore Structures (825367)

FTE: 1 (35 hours/week)

Contract type: Open Contract

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde is one of the largest and most successful engineering faculties in the UK, and the largest in Scotland. As a leading international technological university, Strathclyde University is recognised for its world class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes. The Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering (NAOME) is recognised nationally and internationally for its excellence in teaching and research in naval architecture, ocean engineering, marine engineering.

NAOME is a world-leader in research, whose main interests lie in: Ship Design, Stability and Safety, Marine Hydrodynamics, Marine Structures, Ocean Engineering, Marine Engineering, Emerging Technologies, Offshore Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuels. The Department makes a significant contribution to National, European and International policy-making in Marine Technology research and its application.

As a leading international technological university, the University of Strathclyde is recognised for its world class research, knowledge exchange and educational programmes. Over the last few years, the Department has seen considerable success in all aspects of academia and we are ambitious to continue this upward trajectory. The Department is ranked as number 1 in the UK and Europe and number 3 in the world for Marine/Ocean Engineering by Shanghai Ranking’s 2025.

The Department ensures that all students and staff feel inclusive and fairly treated, and it addresses inequalities and barriers faced by women in Engineering.

We have facilities based both on and off campus. We have our own building, named after Henry Dyer, a famous graduate of Strathclyde. It houses many of our teaching facilities, as well as our researchers and staff. Most of our experimental research is carried out at Kelvin Hydrodynamics Laboratory, situated near the West of Scotland Science Park, a few miles from the main Strathclyde campus. Our yacht Catalina is based on the River Clyde at Rhu. It's available for both staff and students to use. We also have the Marine Engineering Laboratory which houses a diesel engine test-bed in a soundproof cell.

The Department of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Marine Engineering is seeking to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer with a focus on Ship and Offshore Structures to support our research commitments, knowledge exchange activities and expanding teaching commitments both in Glasgow and overseas.

To be considered for the role, you will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering discipline. You will have a strong track record of published research in high quality publications commensurate to your career stage, as well as teaching experience. You will have research experience and interests consistent with the strategic direction of the Department. You will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to excellence in teaching at all levels.

Informal enquiries about the post can be directed to Head of Department, Professor Evangelos Boulougouris  evangelos.boulougouris@strath.ac.uk

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