Assocaite professorship of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering)

Aiche Corporation; Oxford; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance £12,887 p.a.

Job summary

The Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford seeks an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) from 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible. The role combines original research leadership with teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and supervising projects.

The post includes a University/College salary scale (£57,986–£77,366 p.a.) plus benefits such as a housing allowance (£12,887 p.a.).

Qualifications

• A doctorate in Chemical Engineering or cognate discipline (essential).
• Internationally recognised research record and potential (essential).
• Strong publication record and ability to secure external funding (essential).
• Teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate courses (essential).
• Experience supervising postgraduate research and collaborations (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemical Engineering and related topics.
• Supervise postgraduate research students and provide guidance on progress.
• Lead an independent research program and pursue external funding.
• Contribute to departmental and college governance and outreach (industry links desirable).

Skills

Teaching ability

Interpersonal skills

Research leadership

Education

Doctorate in Chemical Engineering

Job description

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 combined University and College salary will be on a scale currently from £57,986 p.a. to £77,366 p.a. plus additional benefits (see the Job Description for full details) that include a housing allowance of £12,887 p.a.. 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.

This appointment will strengthen the Department’s research in Chemical Engineering. 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.

Qualifications and Research

A doctorate in the field of Chemical Engineering or in a cognate discipline (essential)

An internationally recognised academic and research record within the field of Chemical Engineering or its applications, or on a trajectory to achieve this (essential)

A publication record that demonstrates impact within the field appropriate to your career stage, and accounting for career breaks or personal circumstances (essential)

The ability to develop and lead an independent programme of research and attract and manage research funding (essential)

Significant research potential in Chemical Engineering, evidenced by a written coherent research plan of high standard and appropriate to the Department’s research standing (essential)

Research record and future plan in AI applications in Chemical and Process Engineering and/or Catalysis and Reaction Engineering, and/or Advanced Biomanufacturing (desirable)

Excellent track record of obtaining research grants (desirable)

Experience of research collaborations at national and international level (desirable)

Teaching

A commitment to teaching and an ability to support undergraduate students with varied learning needs to achieve their full academic potential (essential)

Experience of teaching, and ability to teach effectively, both at undergraduate and graduate levels, a wide range of topics within the fields of Chemical Engineering, Engineering Fundamentals, and other topics in the context of our general Engineering Science course (essential)

The ability, or the potential, to provide excellent tutorial teaching in a range of undergraduate papers – especially Thermodynamics, Fluids, Mathematics, and Engineering and Society - in the Engineering Science course (essential)

The ability to supervise postgraduate research students (essential)

A creative approach to teaching (desirable)

Evidence of excellence in teaching (desirable)

Personal Effectiveness

The ability to support and guide a research group of post-doctoral staff and research students and help them to develop into successful independent researchers, and the commitment to provide pastoral and academic support for students and researchers at all stages in their University career (essential)

Communication and interpersonal skills that enable good working relationships with colleagues, students and collaborators with the ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment for people from different backgrounds (essential)

A commitment to demonstrating respect, courtesy and consideration in interactions with members of the University community (essential)

Good citizenship and a willingness to undertake administrative duties (within reason) to support the smooth running of the Department and the College (essential)

Achievement of impact of research beyond academia and a readiness to communicate to a wider public the central interest and importance of the field (desirable)

Experience of supervising research students (desirable)

Experience of or an interest in developing links with industry and/or other non-academic partners (desirable)

Professional experience and membership of a professional body (IChemE or equivalent) (desirable)