Assistant Professor (Research) in Non-Thermal Plasma Innovation (Electrical Engineering)

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in North East England seeks Assistant Professors (Research) in electrical engineering. Successful candidates will focus on non-thermal plasma technology, pursue world-leading research, develop funding opportunities, and contribute to an inclusive environment. Strong research excellence is required.

Benefits

Generous research leave policy

Support for attending conferences

Access to funding for research activities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate electrical engineering research excellence in non-thermal plasma technology.
• Engage actively with departmental services and values.
• Have the ability and willingness to supervise and attract research students.

Responsibilities

• Pursue world-leading research in electrical engineering.
• Develop plans for national and international funding opportunities.
• Enhance the quality of the research environment in the Department.

Skills

electrical engineering research excellence

research plan development

collaborative research activity

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.