Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

UCL Eastman Dental Institute; City Of London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified candidate to lead impactful research in chemical engineering. This role involves securing funding, publishing in high-quality journals, and developing partnerships with relevant organizations. The ideal candidate will have advanced degrees in engineering and proven research expertise. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including generous holiday leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

41 days holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site nursery

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Discounted medical insurance

Qualifications

• First degree and postgraduate degree in engineering, sciences or equivalent qualifications required.
• Research expertise related to circular and sustainable processes.
• Ability to support postdoctoral researchers and teach relevant modules.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of impactful research within chemical engineering.
• Conduct world-class research and secure research funding.
• Develop partnerships with industry and academic institutions.

Skills

Research expertise in chemical engineering

Excellent people skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

First degree in engineering or sciences

Postgraduate degree in relevant disciplines

Job description

About the role

The key responsibilities of the role include leading on the development of impactful research within chemical engineering and its application to circular and sustainable process development within renewable energy, nuclear, resource efficiency / sustainability, critical materials circularity, ecodesign, and environmental systems. You will be expected to conduct world‑class research that complements existing departmental and Faculty activities, securing research grant funding to support your programme and disseminating your work in high‑quality journals. The role also involves developing national and international partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and other relevant organisations to maximise research impact. Additionally, you will support postdoctoral researchers, as well as PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students, and contribute to the teaching of current or new modules relevant to the post.

This is an open‑ended role.

Salary is £54, - £64, per annum inclusive of London allowance.

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The key skills required for the post are a first degree and a postgraduate degree in engineering, sciences or other relevant disciplines, or equivalent qualifications and / or experience, with the first degree preferably in chemical engineering; an appropriate background and research expertise to make contributions at the forefront of research with emphasis on the areas of relevance to the post; combined with excellent people skills and the ability to build good relationships with students, colleagues and external partners.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below :

• 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• On‑Site nursery
• On‑site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme : Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Eva Sorensen (Head of Department) .

Any queries on the application process can be directed to Ms Katy Le Lion (Departmental Manager).

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Application process

You can upload two documents with your application, please ensure this includes all of the following :

• CV with a full publication list;
• A list of major research achievements to date, including a starred list of top five publications together with a short description ( words max) of their significance (2 pages max);
• Description of the research plans you propose to pursue at UCL including how the proposed research would contribute to the department’s research profile (2 pages max);
• Description of your teaching experience to date and your vision for teaching (2 pages max).

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