Lecturer in Chemical Engineering AACME

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned university in the UK seeks a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering to enhance its research profile and deliver high-quality teaching. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in securing research funding and supervising students. The position offers generous benefits, including up to 44 days of annual leave, competitive pension schemes, and childcare support initiatives.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Competitive pension schemes

Childcare support initiatives

On-campus parking with charging points

Sports facilities

Qualifications

• PhD in Chemical Engineering or relevant field.
• Experience in securing research funding.
• Strong track record in teaching and research.

Responsibilities

• Establish a strong international research profile.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across Chemical Engineering programmes.
• Supervise research students.

Skills

Research funding acquisition

Teaching in Chemical Engineering

Supervision of research students

Job description

Overview

School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical, and Materials Engineering. Full time, open ended.

Join us and be part of a vibrant, research-active community at Loughborough University. Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:

Role

The successful candidate will join the Department of Chemical Engineering within the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering as a Lecturer. For more information about the department please refer to Chemical Engineering | Loughborough University.

Responsibilities

• Establish or enhance a strong international research profile, engage with industry partners, and secure research funding.
• Deliver high-quality, research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate Chemical Engineering programmes, particularly in core chemical engineering modules.
• Supervise research students.

Research areas

• Circular Economy
  • Resource recovery and reuse
  • Waste valorisation and upcycling
  • Sustainable material cycles and closed-loop systems
  • Work that supports the transition to a circular economy through interdisciplinary approaches and scalable solutions
• Sustainable Energy
  • Hydrogen production, storage, and utilisation
  • Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
  • Electrochemical systems
  • Research that supports Net Zero goals and integrates with broader energy systems
• Advanced Manufacturing
  • Green and sustainable production of chemicals, fuels, and pharmaceuticals
  • Process intensification and digital manufacturing
  • Integration of AI, automation, and smart technologies in chemical processes
  • Approaches that enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact

Enquiries

For informal enquiries, please contact the Head of Department via email at [e-mail]

Qualifications

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date

Closing Date: 05 October 2025

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• Childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes
• Family-friendly, inclusive employment policies
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On-campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Sports facilities and preferential membership packages

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.