Professor in Digital Innovation in Engineering

University of Sunderland; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 days of annual leave

Pension scheme

Discounted private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Lifestyle benefits platform

Job summary

A prominent university in England is seeking a Professor of Digital Innovation in Engineering. This role focuses on advancing research in AI, Digital Twins, and IoT while innovating engineering education. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD, a strong track record in research funding, and be an inspiring educator. The university offers 36 days of annual leave, pension schemes, and wellness benefits, promoting an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of securing competitive research funding.
• Experience in delivering impactful interdisciplinary projects.
• Strong pedagogical skills in embedding digital technologies into curricula.

Responsibilities

• Lead world-class research with demonstrable impact.
• Innovate engineering education with future-ready digital curricula.
• Mentor the next generation of engineering talent.
• Influence policy and practice through thought leadership.
• Build strategic partnerships and global networks.

Skills

AI

Digital Innovation

Smart Systems

Digital Manufacturing

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

The University is seeking a visionary leader to join as Professor of Digital Innovation in Engineering, driving transformative research, education, and strategic engagement at the intersection of engineering and digital technologies.

This pivotal role will advance the university’s leadership in digital transformation, with a focus on cutting-edge areas such as AI, Digital Twins, Cyber-Physical Systems, and IoT. You will lead high-impact research, secure major funding, and foster collaborations across academia, industry, and government.

Responsibilities

• Lead world-class research with demonstrable impact.
• Innovate engineering education with future-ready digital curricula.
• Mentor the next generation of engineering talent.
• Influence policy and practice through thought leadership.
• Build strategic partnerships and global networks.

What you can bring

We are looking for a distinguished academic with deep expertise in digital innovation within engineering, including areas such as AI, smart systems, and digital manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of securing competitive research funding, delivering impactful interdisciplinary projects, and contributing to REF excellence. They will be an inspiring educator and mentor, capable of embedding digital technologies into engineering curricula and fostering collaboration across academia, industry, and policy. A global outlook, strategic vision, and commitment to inclusive leadership are essential.

Compensation

This range is provided by University of Sunderland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy a generous annual leave entitlement of 36 days, along with an additional 5 closure days over the Christmas break and 8 Bank Holidays.
• Enrolment into our pension scheme, ensuring your financial security for the future.
• Access to our “My Lifestyle Benefits Platform”, where you can enjoy online discounts at hundreds of retailers every day. Plus, take advantage of exclusive schemes that allow you to purchase a new car, bike, or technology at a discounted rate.
• Your health and well-being are important to us. That’s why we provide access to discounted private medical insurance, health cash plans, and guidance on financial well-being.
• Maintaining an active lifestyle is made easy with discounted membership for CitySpace Fitness, our state-of-the-art facility for sports and social activities.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We strongly believe that an inclusive university, where a diverse range of individuals feel valued and have equal opportunity to get into work and reach their potential, is good for our staff, students, university, and society. Our work on equality, diversity and inclusivity has never been more important. We believe inclusivity is an essential value at the heart of what we do, and we want all our staff to be part of that journey with us.

Our recent staff survey conducted in 2023 showed that 97% of our staff believed that we were committed to achieving an inclusive university.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31st August (23.59 GMT).

Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Higher Education