Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering

Location: Department of Engineering Science in association with New College, Begbroke Science Park, Woodstock Road, Begbroke OX5 1PF

The Department of Engineering Science intends to appoint an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) from 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will work at the Department of Engineering Science (Kidlington, OX5 1PF) and will be offered a Tutorial Fellowship at New College under arrangements described in the Job Description. The appointment will be initially for five years at which point, upon completion of a successful review, the post-holder will be eligible for reappointment to the retiring age. 

The successful candidate will conduct original research in Chemical Engineering and its applications, and they will hold a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline. Applications are sought from across the Chemical Engineering discipline, either providing complementarity to existing activities, or to bring a new research dimension to the Chemical Engineering Group. Research in the domains of, AI applications in Chemical and Process Engineering, Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, or Advanced Biomanufacturing have been identified as areas of particular interest to grow research capability.

Applicants will have a proven research track record, evidenced by peer reviewed publications and collaborations, and relevant teaching experience. They will have the ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, and have excellent interpersonal skills for undertaking tutorial teaching. 

The successful candidate will be expected to take part in the teaching of undergraduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, which may include lectures, taught classes, practical laboratories, and the supervision of undergraduate design and project work. They will also undertake tutorial teaching, undergraduate admissions and provide guidance on academic progress and wellbeing to students in New College, where they will also be a trustee and will play a role in the governance of the college. They will also be expected to contribute to the department’s research portfolio in chemical engineering, obtaining external funding to enable development of a new and independent research program.

To make an application, you will need to submit a supporting statement, a CV (including details of your most relevant publications) and a research proposal in a combined PDF totalling no more than six pages. Please do not attach additional material as your application will not be considered if it is overlength. Further details on the requirements for each of these documents can be found in the job description which can be obtained via the above 'Apply' button.

The job reference is: DF26NEW/189108. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 23 November 2026. Initial online interviews are expected to take place in January with in-person interviews for shortlisted candidates in February. 

For those invited to interview, the department can provide accommodation and will cover reasonable travel expenses and reasonable additional caring costs incurred as a result of attending the interview (within agreed policy limits).

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

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