Professor of Systems Engineering for AI-Driven Net Zero

University of Leicester; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leicester invites applications for a Professor in Systems Engineering to provide strategic research leadership across space, energy and digital/net zero engineering. The role advances world‑class research with the School of Engineering and Space Park Leicester.

You will build collaborations with industry and government, supervise postgraduate researchers, and contribute to teaching. A PhD and a record of external funding and publications are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent industrial research background.
• Sustained world‑leading publications.
• Experience attracting external research income.
• Experience supervising postgraduate researchers.
• Commitment to research-informed teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead distinctive programme of world‑leading research in Systems Engineering.
• Develop teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Attract major research funding.
• Build international research networks.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD or equivalent industrial research background

Job description

The University of Leicester invites applications for a Professor in Systems Engineering to provide strategic research leadership across space, energy and digital/net zero engineering. The role advances world‑class research with the School of Engineering and Space Park Leicester.

You will build collaborations with industry and government, supervise postgraduate researchers, and contribute to teaching. A PhD and a record of external funding and publications are essential.