Professor of Systems Engineering & AI for Net Zero

Opportunita; Leicester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester is recruiting a Professor in Systems Engineering to provide strategic research leadership in space, energy, and digital/net zero engineering. Based in Leicester, United Kingdom, this active role offers an annual salary between £33,662 and £38,448.

The appointee will lead world-leading research in AI-driven Net Zero Engineering, digital twins and sustainable production, while strengthening links with Space Park Leicester and industry partners.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industrial background.
• Sustained record of world-leading publications.
• Experience attracting external research funding.
• Experience supervising postgraduate researchers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic research leadership in Systems Engineering.
• Shape the School's strategic direction and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Supervise postgraduate researchers and attract major funding.
• Collaborate with industry partners and Space Park Leicester to strengthen external partnerships.

Skills

Systems engineering

Research leadership

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Education

PhD or equivalent industrial background

Job description

The University of Leicester is recruiting a Professor in Systems Engineering to provide strategic research leadership in space, energy, and digital/net zero engineering. Based in Leicester, United Kingdom, this active role offers an annual salary between £33,662 and £38,448.

The appointee will lead world-leading research in AI-driven Net Zero Engineering, digital twins and sustainable production, while strengthening links with Space Park Leicester and industry partners.