Assistant Professor in Fluid Mechanics

Coventry University; Coventry; Sur place; GBP 46 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Excellent pension contribution

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance 4x salary

BUPA Cash Plan

50% staff tuition fees for dependants

Cycle To work scheme

Résumé du poste

Coventry University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Fluid Mechanics within the Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems (FCS). The role focuses on industrial flow measurement and a blend of theoretical, experimental, and numerical methods to address environmental and industrial challenges.

You will lead research, seek external funding, supervise students, and contribute to teaching across mathematics, physics, and data science, with a 60% research and 40% teaching allocation in a

Qualifications

• PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent.
• International research excellence and a strong publication record with external funding success.
• Ability to develop collaborative networks and supervise researchers.

Responsabilités

• Commission and deliver impactful research in fluid mechanics.
• Supervise researchers, doctoral students and technical staff.
• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses and contribute to curriculum development.

Formation

PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent

Description du poste

Job Title: Assistant Professor in Fluid Mechanics

Job Reference: 3785

Application Closing Date: 03/12/2026

Division, Department: Research Institute for Complex Systems (ICS) ,Research Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems (FCS)

Salary: Competitive starting salary range from £46,049.00 up to £51,753.00 per annum (dependent upon experience) with the potential to progress. A discretionary range for candidates with exceptional experience can be discussed/considered.

Mode: Permanent , Full Time

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.

An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 13 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Professor in fluid mechanics at the Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems, Coventry University. FCS specialises in fundamental and applied fluid mechanics and statistical physics and tackles problems in applied mathematics theoretical and experimental sciences with applications to natural, industrial but also societal processes. Specific themes include experimental work in geophysical fluid dynamics, and variability and self-organisation in stellar evolution. The post is intended to reinforce research in industrial flow measurement within the Engineering Systems group. The group specialises in analytical, experimental and numerical methods to develop innovative models and solutions for a variety of environmental and industrial challenges, where fluid mechanics is key. Group members have extensive experience in a wide range of applications, including geophysical fluid dynamics, industrial flow measurement, reservoir modelling and metering for Carbon Capture and Storage, the risks from space travel to planetary protection, and the development of heart assist devices. The group has generated a substantial patent portfolio, and has a strong track record of developing novel applications from first concept through to product launch. Candidates with expertise in any aspect of industrial flow instrumentation are welcome. We particularly welcome candidates who can also connect to other topics within the group.

The Centre operates at the core of a large network of international collaborators with the specificity of blending theoretical with in-house experimental and numerical approaches. The Centre has its own three inch three-phase (oil/water/gas) flow rig with both tomographic and Coriolis mass flow reference metering. The Centre maps to REF Unit of Assessment 10 (Mathematics) and 95% its output was deemed internationally excellent or world-leading at the 2021 REF exercise. The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the Centre’s future REF submissions under UNIT 10. Its research is supported by UK and European funding bodies (UKRI, ERC and others) as well as industry.

You will be responsible for commissioning and delivering impactful research, while working with the group and the Centre at large to grow the research activity and develop independent research.

The role will allow you to contribute to the research Centre’s strategy, producing research with a demonstrable contribution to knowledge, society and the economy, growing the centre’s national and international network of collaborators. You will seek external funding through grants or contracts to support your research, whilst supervising research fellows/assistants, doctoral students, masters’ students, technical and other support staff.

The School of Computing, Mathematics and Data Science offers undergraduate degrees in mathematics, mathematics and statistics, physics and mathematics, physics, and data science; our postgraduate courses include data science & computational intelligence and data science. You will be able to contribute to teaching modules on these courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. You will work closely with the course teams to help provide the high-quality learning environment our students expect.

Qualifications Required

A PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics, or equivalent.

Our Successful Candidate

You will demonstrate international research excellence, evidenced through a strong track record of high-quality publications, research achievements and success in securing external research funding, appropriate to their career stage. You will have an internationally recognised research profile aligned with the priorities of the Research Centre and the research interests of the group.

You should have a sustained record of producing internationally recognised research outputs, alongside a strong pipeline of future publications. Experience of securing and successfully delivering externally funded research grants and contracts is essential, as is the ability to develop collaborative networks that support the Centre's strategic objectives and research activities.

The role requires evidence of research impact beyond academia, including influencing industry, business, healthcare or policy development, along with experience of successfully supervising doctoral students and a proven commitment to high-quality teaching, supported by relevant quality assurance and evaluation mechanisms.

Within the Centre, the successful applicant will be expected to lead research within the remit of REF UoA 10 (mathematics), to deliver internationally excellent or world-leading outputs, industrial or societal impact, and to attract sufficient funding to help grow the centre's research portfolio.

As an Assistant Professor working within the Research Centre for Fluid and Complex Systems (FCS) https://www.coventry.ac.uk/research/areas-of-research/centre-for-fluid-and-complex-systems/ you will actively contribute to the centre with 60% of your time being spent on research within the centre’s field and 40% spent on teaching within appropriate subjects.

For informal enquiries about the position, please contact Prof. Manus Henry [e-mail] (Engineering Systems Research Group Director)

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.