Professor in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Queen's University Belfast; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen's University Belfast invites applications for a Professor in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering. The post holder will lead an internationally leading research program aligned with the School's strengths and collaborate with industry partners to deliver real-world impact.

Exceptional candidates with cross-disciplinary expertise are encouraged to apply. The role requires evidence of research leadership, successful grant applications, and outstanding teaching at undergraduate and

Qualifications

• A PhD in a relevant subject with a sustained publication record.
• Proven ability to secure large research funding as PI.
• Excellent undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead an internationally leading program of research in Mechanical, Aerospace or Space Engineering.
• Secure research income as principal investigator.
• Supervise doctoral and post-doctoral researchers; contribute to teaching and accreditation.

Skills

Data-driven methods

Teaching excellence

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research leadership

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

Job reference 26/113525 Date posted 20/07/2026 Application closing date 14/09/2026 Salary Professor Range 1 £82,785 - £91,513 (from 1 Aug 2026) Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank

Professor in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

About the job:

We are seeking a leading academic to join the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast. We are a leading centre for engineering research and education, attracting outstanding students thanks to the combination of rigorous taught programs and internationally recognised research. Our research features strong partnerships with industry enabling the delivery of impactful, real-world solutions. Queen's University Belfast, which is a member of the Russell Group of the 24 leading research intensive UK universities.

The postholder will spearhead an internationally leading program of research that delivers real world impact and is aligned with the research strengths of the School (as listed on: qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofMechanicalandAerospaceEngineering/Research/).

About the person:

We are seeking an individual to lead a distinguished programme of international research activity applied to Mechanical, Aerospace or Space Engineering applications. The School welcomes candidates with experience in addressing both single discipline engineering challenges, those with a track record working across disciplines, and in new synergistic application areas.

In particular, the School has identified:

• Data Driven methods (including topics across data acquisition, data processing & integration, data modelling, engineering design and optimisation); and
• Engineering Photonics (including precision manufacturing, materials, modelling/simulation, Micro-electromechanical Systems, Photonic Integrated Circuits) applied to Mechanical, Aerospace, or Space Engineering applications as being significant opportunities for alignment.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following essential criteria:

• A degree and PhD in a relevant, closely related subject.
• Sustained record of publication of internationally recognised research outputs, with demonstrable impact on leading researchers and the research agenda for Mechanical, Aerospace or Space Engineering applications.
• Alignment with the research strengths of the School.
• Proven track record of securing research income as principal investigator.
• Evidence of developing and leading successful peer reviewed research funding applications as Principal Investigator.
• Strong track record in securing and managing large scale grants.
• Track record of successful doctoral and post-doctoral supervision.
• Evidence of international recognition and esteem.
• Evidence of successful undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching, project supervision, assessment and feedback experience.
• Evidence of excellent standard of teaching performance as judged by evaluation methods including student feedback or peer-review.

This is not an exhaustive list. To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pensionschemesand development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balanceinitiativesand support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more athttps://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and haveestablishedstaff networks such asiRise(Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality,Diversityand Inclusion, please visitwww.qub.ac.uk/diversity.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application -http://go.qub.ac.uk/internationalstaffsupport .