Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering

University of Oxford; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

The University of Oxford invites applications for an Associate Professor of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) from 1 September 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be based in the Department of Engineering Science (Kidlington, OX5 1PF) and will hold a Tutorial Fellowship at New College with a combined University and College salary and a housing allowance.

Applicants should hold a doctorate in Chemical Engineering or a cognate discipline, demonstrate a

Qualifications

• Proven research output and collaborations evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to supervise projects and provide guidance on academic progression.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, including lectures and practicals.
• Supervise undergraduate design projects and contributions to admissions guidance.
• Contribute to the department’s research portfolio and secure external funding.
• Provide mentorship on wellbeing and academic progress to students at New College.

Skills

Research track record

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Student supervision

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.

The job reference is: DF26NEW/189108. Please quote this in all correspondence. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 23 November 2026. Initial online interviews are expected to take place in January with in person interviews for shortlisted candidates in February.

For those invited to interview, the department can provide accommodation and will cover reasonable travel expenses and reasonable additional caring costs incurred as a result of attending the interview (within agreed policy limits).

For queries about the post that are not answered in the job description please contact Professor Aidong Yang ([e-mail]).

Candidates are welcome to request an informal discussion and/or visit to the College with Professor Natalia Ares ([e-mail]).

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford. The Department is committed to equality and valuing diversity and holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting gender equality in academia. The University is a Living Wage Employer, holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, an HR Excellence in Research and a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award and is a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we seek to create a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through our EDI Committee, working groups and networks, for example eng.ox.ac.uk/women-in-engineering, as well as a number of family friendly policies.

• Contact Person : Professor Aidong Yang
• Vacancy ID : 189108
• Contact Phone :
• Closing Date & Time : 23-Nov-2026 12:00
• Pay Scale : ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (TF-UNIVERSITY)
• Contact Email : [e-mail]
• Salary (£) : £57,986 to £77,366 per annum plus additional benefits (see the Job Description for full details) that include a housing allowance of £12,887 p.a.