Reader - Sustainability and Circular Economy

LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY; Loughborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the UK is seeking Readers with expertise in Sustainability and Circular Economy. The ideal candidates should have a strong academic background with a PhD and a significant record of research excellence. This role emphasizes advancing sustainable solutions in various fields including aviation, manufacturing, and fashion. Join a supportive community committed to positive global impact.

Benefits

Outstanding employee experience

Cutting-edge facilities

Supportive community

Qualifications

• Sustained record of excellence in the discipline.
• Recognised international reputation in research.
• Evidence of significant academic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Advance net zero aviation research and support activity.
• Strengthen collaborations with industry partners.
• Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies.

Skills

Academic leadership

Research in Sustainability

Research in Circular Economy

Expertise in Sustainable Aviation

Expertise in Sustainable Manufacturing

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

Job description

Overview

Can't wait to shape the future? Neither can we. At Loughborough University, we are committed to academic excellence, therefore we are investing in our people. We are seeking top research talent from around the world to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time. Creating Better Futures. Together is our ambitious strategy for the next decade, defining our purpose, values, and aspirations, while recognising our global responsibility. Our ambitions see us leading on education and student experience, but also as an internationally recognised research-intensive University. Our research focuses on changing the world for the better, addressing society's biggest challenges. We are committed to building a thriving and inclusive community of high calibre staff from across the globe. Whether you're at the start of your career or looking to take the next step, we offer a great opportunity to further develop and connect with global minds.

Readers in Sustainability and Circular Economy

We are currently recruiting for Readers with expertise, and an interest in, Sustainability and Circular Economy to join us. Building on our strong interdisciplinary research in sustainable aviation, energy, and climate resilience, we\'re seeking experts in the following focus areas:

• Sustainable Aviation: Advance net zero aviation research and support activity in the National Centre for Combustion Aerothermal Technology, involving both modelling and experimental approaches.
• Cleaner Propulsion Technology: Help us strengthen our collaborations with industry partners to advance net zero propulsion, renewable and alternative fuels and sustainable powertrain systems.
• Structural Composites: Applications of structural composites in wind turbine technology, hydrogen storage, space exploration and defence, with a focus on sustainability through composite recycling.
• Resilient Built Environments: Augment our expertise in low energy architecture and building services, including digital design, optimization and decision-making tools.
• Sustainable Manufacturing: Develop sustainable manufacturing technologies to support UK manufacturing industries in key areas such as hydrogen, defence, and nuclear engineering.
• Sustainable Fashion: Leverage our Design School\'s expertise in circular fashion and sustainable textiles and innovative recycling of manufactured materials.

What we\'re looking for

Successful candidates will have a sustained and continuing record of excellence which has contributed to the furtherance of knowledge in their discipline and is recognised in a well-established and high-profile international reputation. Evidence of significant academic leadership and a PhD, or equivalent research experience, are also essential.

Full details about what we\'re looking for, and how your application will be assessed are available on our academic recruitment website.

Why you should apply

Loughborough University is a great place to work, so much so that we have recently been named as one of the highest-ranking universities for employee experience in the Inspire HE Rankings, showcasing our commitment to our people. We\'re proud of our welcoming, supportive, and successful community. We are consistently ranked among the UK\'s top universities, recognised for our outstanding student experience, cutting-edge facilities, and global influence in research and innovation. It\'s also why our graduates go on to shape industries, advance knowledge, and create positive change worldwide. View more about our range of rewards and benefits.

Application and Assessment

• Application deadline: Sunday 9th November (23:59), although you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• How your application will be assessed: Full details are available on our academic recruitment website.

Further Information

Location: It is anticipated that the majority of the academic roles we have available as part of the campaign will be located at our East Midlands campus in Loughborough. Should you be particularly interested in working at our London campus please state this in your application.

Job description: View the generic job description for the position of Reader, which includes an overview of the role and responsibilities.

Informal enquiries: We welcome enquiries for further information about the role. Please contact Professor Moataz Attallah, Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering by email on [e-mail]

Reasonable adjustments: We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Professor Moataz Attallah, Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering by email on [e-mail]

Security Clearance: Some of our roles may involve working in partnership with third-party organisations that require access to government assets. If this applies to a role that you are interested in, please note that you will require security clearance to the UK Government\'s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) level or higher. If you apply for, and are subsequently offered a role, we will let you know if this is required as part of the background checking procedure. Further information can be found on the Government website.

Employment of Ex-Offenders: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all of our colleagues, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Some of our roles may involve working with children or vulnerable individuals, or may require individuals to assume positions of particular trust. If this applies to a role you are interested in, and you are subsequently offered such a role, we will inform you if a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required as part of the background checking procedure. Further information can be found on the Government website.