Assistant Professor

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Sector-leading salary

43 days leave

Generous pension

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Imperial College London invites applications for an academic role in Chemical Engineering based at our South Kensington Campus. You will develop and lead an original programme of research, secure external funding, supervise postdocs and students, publish in leading journals and engage with industry to maximise impact.

The role includes teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, curriculum development, and contribution to assessment.

Formación

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Track record of high quality research with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Developing scientific reputation in your field.
• Experience in raising research funding, supervising students and teaching is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and lead an original programme of research in chemical engineering addressing scientific and societal challenges.
• Secure external funding, supervise and mentor postdoctoral researchers and students, publish in leading journals and present at international conferences.
• Contribute to teaching and assessment across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; curriculum development and enhancement of teaching and learning.

Educación

PhD in Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline

Descripción del empleo

You will have an established research profile with strong potential for impact. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research can influence the future of chemical engineering, aligns with emerging industry or creates translational opportunities in commercialisation. Experience of contributing to undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching would be advantageous.

You will develop and lead an original programme of research, secure external funding, and build collaborations within the Department, Imperial and the wider research community. You will be expected to develop and manage research projects, supervise and mentor research students and staff, publish in leading journals, present at international conferences, and engage with industry and other stakeholders to maximise the impact of their research.

What you would be doing

You will be developing and leading an original programme of research in chemical engineering, addressing important scientific, engineering and societal challenges. Working independently and collaboratively across the Department, Faculty and College, you will secure external research funding, lead research projects, and build a thriving research group comprising postdoctoral researchers and postgraduate and undergraduate students.

The role includes supervising, training and mentoring research students and staff, including PhD candidates, publishing in leading international journals, presenting at major conferences, and engaging with industry, government and other stakeholders to maximise research impact.

You will contribute to teaching and assessment across our undergraduate MEng Chemical Engineering, MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering and doctoral programmes through lectures, seminars, tutorials, coursework and supervision. This will include delivering core chemical engineering lecture content, pastoral care of students through personal tutorials and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. In addition you will contribute to curriculum development and the continuous enhancement of teaching, learning and assessment.

What we are looking for

• A PhD (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering or a closely related discipline
• A track record of high quality research indicated by outstanding publications in leading peer-reviewed journals
• A developing scientific reputation in your field
• Experience in raising research funding, supervising research students and teaching students is desirable

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days off a year (inclusive of public holidays) and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

Further information

These are full-time, open-ended posts (35 hours per week) based at our South Kensington Campus.

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