Lecturer in Materials Engineering: Experiential Teaching & Research

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

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.