Research Fellow in the School of Engineering (2 years fixed term)

Liverpool John Moores University; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool John Moores University seeks a Research Fellow for the School of Engineering. The candidate will develop research funding applications, conduct impactful research, and contribute to academic and student engagement. This role offers an excellent benefits package and an opportunity to make a significant difference in engineering and community development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Induction and development support

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record in conducting high-quality research.
• Experience in energy efficiency, digitalisation, renewable energy, sustainability, and AI applications.
• Ability to work flexibly and support multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development of high-quality applications for research funding.
• Contribute to learning, teaching, and student experiences.
• Assist in research across various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Technical understanding

Project supervision

Education

PhD in a relevant engineering or technology discipline

Job description

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. We couldn’t exist anywhere else and have shaped the city in which we belong. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

We are now looking for a Research Fellow in the School of Engineering to join our research team. Research in Engineering at LJMU was judged to be 92% ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally-excellent’ by Research Excellence Framework 2021, the national audit of university quality. Research outputs were rated 96% world-leading or internationally excellent and research impacts were rated 100% world-leading or internationally excellent.

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a PhD in a relevant engineering or technology discipline with a demonstrable track record in conducting high-quality research and generating impact.

You will facilitate the development of high-quality applications for research and knowledge exchange funding across a range of engineering disciplines and working with internal and external stakeholders and assisting in every stage of the process. Development of high quality research in areas such as energy efficiency, digitalisation, renewable energy, sustainability and AI applications may be carried out depending on experience.

Excellent communication skills and diverse technical understanding will ensure that the post holder can work flexibly and support multiple projects simultaneously. Contributing to learning, teaching and the student experience through classroom-based activities and project supervision.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.

This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

For specific queries about this position, please contact Prof J. Wang (J. [e-mail]).

The School of Engineering is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) in higher education. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.