Reader / Professor In Aerospace Engineering

Newcastle University; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Newcastle University as a Reader or Professor in Aerospace Engineering to shape the future of the programme at a leading research institution. You'll spearhead initiatives to enhance sustainable aviation and foster academic excellence, targeting areas such as aerodynamics and aerospace design.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Great pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Expertise in aerodynamics, propulsion, or related fields preferred.
• Experience in leading curriculum development and research initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance interdisciplinary partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Shape research direction and curriculum for Aerospace Engineering.
• Identify expertise gaps in research and teaching.
• Lead development of a holistic aerospace program for students.

Skills

Aerodynamics

Propulsion

Thermofluid systems

Aerospace vehicle dynamics

Aerospace design

Education

PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes, and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 07 August 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal time. We are launching a new Aerospace Engineering degree, housed within the School of Engineering. The programme builds on the School’s established strengths in fluid dynamics, materials, intelligent sensing, advanced manufacturing, and electrical power systems, and will be delivered from the new £110 million Stephenson Building in the heart of Newcastle.

We are a world-class research-intensive university, delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality and playing a major role in the economic, social, and cultural development of the North East of England. Our research community works across disciplines to tackle global challenges in sustainable energy, transport, and advanced manufacturing.

We are seeking to appoint a Reader or Professor who will shape both the research direction and the curriculum of the Aerospace Engineering programme at Newcastle University. The appointee will play a key role in strengthening the School’s profile in aerospace, expanding interdisciplinary partnerships, and supporting the recruitment and mentoring of academic staff.

We particularly welcome applicants whose work contributes to the future of sustainable aviation and who bring expertise in areas such as:

• Aerodynamics, propulsion, and thermofluid systems for aircraft/spacecraft
• Aircraft systems with an emphasis on sustainability, efficiency, and integration
• Aerospace vehicle dynamics
• Aerospace design

However, applicants with expertise in all areas relevant to aerospace engineering will be considered.

You will be expected to identify and address expertise gaps in research and teaching, and to lead the development of a holistic programme that equips students to meet the evolving challenges of the aerospace sector.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Daniel Coca. Please include a cover letter outlining your contribution to the role and evidence of how you meet the essential criteria, along with your CV.

Further details are available in the job description here.

Newcastle University is a global university where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports, and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity and celebrate, support, and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University, we hold a Silver Athena Swan Award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education (REC). We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

Additionally, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 28007