Lecturer in Energy Engineering

WISE Campaign; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a Lecturer A or B in Energy Engineering. This role involves developing engaging teaching materials, supporting student growth, and securing research funding. Applicants should have a PhD and experience in undergraduate teaching. The position offers a flexible working pattern and a comprehensive benefits package including ample annual leave. Ideal for passionate individuals interested in sustainable innovations in engineering.

Benefits

44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays

Flexible working options

Support for research and consultancy

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
• Experience of undergraduate teaching and student assessment.
• Track record of high-quality publications impacting beyond academia.

Responsibilities

• Develop engaging teaching materials in energy engineering.
• Secure external research funding and disseminate results.
• Mentor to deliver teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Skills

Research excellence

Experience in sensors and data

Teaching experience at undergraduate level

Ability to develop teaching materials

PhD in relevant subject

Education

PhD (or equivalent) in relevant subject area

Job description

Faculty of Science

School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics

Lecturer A or B in Energy Engineering

Ref: ATR1732

Salary on Lecturer A (grade 7) will be £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.

Salary on Lecturer B (grade 8) will be £48,822 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £56,535 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at UEA. Are you a high‑calibre, research‑excellent individual? Do you work in sensors, data, diagnostics and/or smart materials with renewable energy or circular economy applications? Are you able to develop engaging teaching materials in energy engineering and sustainability? Can you support growth in student numbers through advocacy for engineering and UEA?

You will receive support to develop your research profile, producing high quality proposals to secure external research funding and disseminate results through academic publications and conferences. You will be encouraged to work with local business to develop consultancy and research impact. Teaching is a key part of this role, and you will be mentored to deliver at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, with experience of undergraduate teaching and student assessment. You will have a track record, appropriate to experience, of high‑quality publications and have produced research which has the potential to have an impact beyond academia. Evidence of successful grant applications are essential for appointment at Lecturer B. An ability to provide academic leadership and supervise PhD students would be advantageous.

This full‑time post is available from 20 April 2026 on an indefinite basis.

One appointment will be considered at either Lecturer A (grade 7) or Lecturer B (grade 8) dependent on skills and experience. Within your personal statement please specify the grade of role you would like to be considered for. You must be able to meet all the essential criteria for that grade set out in the Person Specification, full details can be found in the Candidate Brochure.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full‑time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term‑time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part‑time), can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 19 January 2026

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