Lecturer in Engineering Materials

University of Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Flexible working

Retailer discounts

On-site nursery

Relocation package may be available

Job summary

University of Plymouth invites applications for a Lecturer in Engineering Materials to enhance teaching and research across metals, alloys, nanomaterials, polymers, elastomers, ceramics and composites.

We seek a dynamic academic who will lead teaching and research activities, collaborate across labs, and engage with industry to deliver impact while contributing to student recruitment and outreach. A PhD and commitment to experiential learning are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in materials science or materials engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for developing and delivering experiential and inspirational teaching informed by research or industrial experience.
• Track record of engaging with industry partners to develop and deliver innovative research with impact, or show aptitude to build this engagement.
• Ability to attract funding for research or present a plan to achieve this.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage materials research and teaching activities across labs.
• Coordinate with leadership and staff across the university.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations with external partners.
• Design and deliver innovative teaching reflecting experiential learning.
• Engage in student recruitment activities and outreach.

Skills

Experiential teaching

Industry engagement

Research-informed teaching

Funding acquisition planning

Education

PhD in materials science or materials engineering

Job description

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Lecturer in Engineering Materials

Location: Plymouth. Closing date: 25/10/2026.

Job details

Salary £39,906 - £56,535 per annum. Grade 7/8. Contractual hours 37. Basis FR. Permanent. Fulltime. All Year. Interview date Friday 20th November 2026. Job category/type Academic/Research. Date posted 29/09/2026. Job reference B1416. Attachments B1416 Job Description.pdf.

Description

Are you a materials engineer looking for new opportunities and challenges in establishing materials sustainability within engineering design? Then the School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics (SECaM) at the University of Plymouth could be the place for you!

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Engineering Materials to enhance and strengthen our research and teaching capacities in the areas of metals, alloys, nanomaterials, polymers, elastomers, ceramics and composites for the applications in mechanical engineering, marine engineering, naval architecture, and composites engineering.

You will :

• be encouraged throughout teaching, research and recruitment activities to maximise the benefits gained from the university’s wide range of test facilities. These include our Materials Analysis, Characterisation and Testing Laboratory, Nanomaterials and Devices Laboratory, Composites Engineering Laboratory, Energy and Sustainability Laboratory and the Digital Fabrication Laboratory.
• take responsibility for leading and managing these activities, while reporting to members of the school leadership team and working with staff from across the university.
• take an active approach to interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary teaching and research collaborations and will be able to demonstrate external collaborations with the potential for generating impact.
• work to design and deliver innovative teaching on these topics that prepares and inspires undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue careers in the engineering sectors. This teaching should reflect the focus on experiential learning at the University of Plymouth. It should also be informed by your research in these topics, collaborating with academics (both internally and externally) and industry to achieve real impact on the engineering sector.
• be asked to design and engaging in student recruitment activities, demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for your subject area.

Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Jahir Rizvi: by email at [e-mail]

What we’re looking for:

You should:

• hold a PhD in materials science or materials engineering or a closely related discipline.
• have demonstrable enthusiasm for developing and delivering experiential and inspirational teaching that is informed by research or industrial experience in materials science and engineering.
• either have a track record of engaging with industry partners to develop and deliver innovative research that has meaningful impact on the engineering sectors or be able to demonstrate the aptitude to build this engagement.
• have a track record of attracting funding to support research or be able to present a plan on how you will do this.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

About us:

SECaM is a welcoming and inspiring place to work and study. SECaM is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and includes the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computer science, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering, and navigation and maritime science. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused on the advancement of knowledge and the creation of innovative solutions that have a positive impact on society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, marine and maritime engineering, coastal engineering and robotics to maritime cybersecurity, autonomy, artificial intelligence and data science. With many internationally recognised experts, our staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience.

The university has a wide range of experimental facilities available to support materials engineering teaching and research. These include our Materials Analysis, Characterisation and Testing Laboratory, Nanomaterials and Devices Laboratory, Composites Engineering Laboratory, Energy and Sustainability Laboratory and the Digital Fabrication Laboratory. The university is also a partner of Smart Sound Plymouth, the UK’s leading testing facility for marine autonomy, uncrewed systems, and advanced ocean technologies.

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics holds an Athena Swan Silver award that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education and success for all. We welcome applications from all backgrounds including women and members of other currently underrepresented groups.

The School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education.

For more information on School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

Our Offer:

• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here .

A relocation package may be available to the successful candidate, conditions apply.

Additional Information:

The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages