Digital jobs in United Kingdom

Package Research Teaching and Enterprise grade 8 from £59,966 to £67,468 per annum. Subject to annual pay award.

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.

Senior Lecturers in Digital Engineering and Transformation

We are currently recruiting for Senior Lecturers with expertise, and an interest in, Digital Engineering and Transformation to join us.

Building on Loughborough’s leadership in engineering, construction, and design innovation, we’re seeking experts in:

• Digital Twins:Explore digital-first engineering approaches, with applications in cyber-physical systems, construction, advanced manufacturing and infrastructure management.
• Digital Construction Methods: Enhance our expertise in digital design and fabrication, BIM, off-site construction and automation.
• Digital and High Value Manufacturing Processes: Advanced and additive manufacturing, condition monitoring and digital validation of products and processes: robotics and autonomous systems through-life engineering tools; materials science of novel manufacturing processes; novel processing methods for functional and structural ceramics.
• Sports Technology: Develop technologies to enhance the experience, performance and safety of those engaging in sport, including intelligent textiles and wearable technologies.

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.

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.

• 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.

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 Senior Lecturer, which includes an overview of the role and responsibilities.

Informal enquiries: We welcome enquiries for further information about the role. Please contact Professor Malcolm Cook, Dean of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering by email on malcolm.cook@lboro.ac.uk

Reasonable adjustments: We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact Professor Malcolm Cook, Dean of the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering by email on malcolm.cook@lboro.ac.uk

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 allof 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 .

Title

Senior Lecturer - Digital Engineering and Transformation

Loughborough University Loughborough, United Kingdom

Published

2025-10-28

2025-11-09 23:59 (Europe/London)
2025-11-10 00:59 (CET)

Loughborough University is a fantastic place to work and we’re proud of our welcoming, supportive, and successful academic community.