Assistant Professor (Research) (Electrical Engineering)

Durham University; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in the UK seeks Assistant Professors (Research) in electrical engineering. The role emphasizes research excellence in non-thermal plasma technology and the development of funding strategies. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the research environment and contribute to a diverse academic community.

Benefits

Support for conference attendance

Generous research leave policy

Designated mentor support

Qualifications

• Demonstrate electrical engineering research excellence in non-thermal plasma technology.
• Experience in developing funding strategies for research.
• Willingness to engage in administrative duties within the department.

Responsibilities

• Pursue world-leading research in the Department's area.
• Develop clear plans for national and international funding opportunities.
• Enhance the quality of the research environment through collaboration.

Skills

Research excellence in electrical engineering

Ability to secure national and international funding

Collaborative research experience

Job description

Assistant Professors (Research) at Durham

Assistant Professors (Research) are encouraged to focus on research but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience.

Academic colleagues are supported to publish excellent research in their area of interest with a focus on high quality outputs (including monographs and journal articles), rather than quantity. We aim to support your research needs, including practical help such as resources to attend conferences and to fund research activities, as well as a generous research leave policy and a designated mentor.

Applicants must demonstrate electrical engineering research excellence in the field of non-thermal plasma technology research, design and development, with the ability to fully engage in the services, citizenship and values of the University.

We strive to provide a working and teaching environment that is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate these key principles as part of the assessment process.

Key responsibilities:

Pursue research that is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour, commensurate with the Department's continuing emphasis on international excellence;

To be developing clear plans for the pursuit of suitable national and international funding opportunities to support research and end-user engagement;

Contribute to enhancing the quality of the research environment in the Department, the wider University and beyond through collaborative research activity;

Demonstrate a willingness to take contribute to the administrative work, citizenship and values of the Department;

To fully engage in and enhance the values of the Department;

To contribute to attracting and supervising research students, and to enhance the Department's commitment to its vibrant and international postgraduate culture.

Carry out such other duties as specified by the Head of Department.

To carry out such other duties as specified by Professor Roskilly.