Professor of AI-Driven Systems Engineering & Net-Zero

University of Leicester; Leicester; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Leicester invites applications for a Professor in Systems Engineering to lead a distinctive programme of world-leading research, strengthening its position in space, energy, and digital/net zero engineering.

The role focuses on advancing AI-driven Net Zero Engineering, supervising postgraduate researchers, and shaping teaching across engineering programmes while building international research networks and attracting funding.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industrial research background.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic research leadership in Systems Engineering.
• Establish and lead world-leading research in Systems Engineering within the School of Engineering.
• Contribute to research-informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, supervise postgraduate researchers.
• Help develop innovative new programmes and collaborative initiatives and attract major research funding.

Job description

University of Leicester invites applications for a Professor in Systems Engineering to lead a distinctive programme of world-leading research, strengthening its position in space, energy, and digital/net zero engineering.

The role focuses on advancing AI-driven Net Zero Engineering, supervising postgraduate researchers, and shaping teaching across engineering programmes while building international research networks and attracting funding.