Lecturer (Assistant Professor) / Senior Lecturer/Reader (Associate Professor) in Control and Systems Engineering

Closing Date: Friday 28 February 2014
Interview Date: Friday 11 April 2014 
Reference: RJ2085
Salary: Starting from £37,756, rising to £45,053 (Lecturer) or £46,400, rising to £53,765 (Senior Lecturer/Reader)

As a result of continued growth the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bath is looking to recruit a talented and enthusiastic individual with interest in Control, Autonomous Systems, and Systems Engineering to strengthen our research in the Machine Systems group.

You will have demonstrated considerable strength in research areas which complement current activities. We are particularly seeking applicants with experience in a) control and systems engineering, b) advanced design of autonomous systems, or c) electric drives and machines and their applications to energy efficient propulsion and actuation.

Relevant subject areas include autonomous vehicles and systems; next generation ‘smart machines’ for medical and manufacturing systems; hybrid and electric vehicle powertrains; electro-mechanical actuation; system integration; and the advanced control of high performance systems. Candidates with a control theory background but without control applications experience need not apply. Enthusiasm for industrial collaboration and the potential to secure research funding are essential. 

You will teach MEng students on our programmes in Mechanical Engineering and Integrated Mechanical Electrical Engineering. This will include undergraduate laboratories, project activities and cross-cutting and multidisciplinary group design and individual research projects.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the capability to publish high quality research papers and will be expected to dovetail into one of our existing research groups with linkage to others across the Faculty of Engineering and Design and the University.

Working in a progressive academic environment, you will benefit from the supportive, collaborative and well-organised Department and Faculty system at the University. The lifestyle advantages of working and living in one of the most beautiful areas in the country are an added attraction. The successful applicant will be expected to take up appointment by 1 July 2014.

We encourage the development of a diverse and inclusive workforce and offer excellent benefits, with options for flexible working.

Appointment made at Senior Lecturer/Readership level will be expected to have high quality research outputs, evidence of significant grant capture and be able to demonstrate international standing. Appointment at Lectureship level will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an emerging academic career.

Applicants must include a 4-page outline of a potential research grant application with their application forms (failure to provide this will lead to automatic exclusion from the shortlisting process).

Informal enquiries about the post may be made to Professor Andrew Plummer: Head of Machines Systems Group (Email: a.r.plummer@bath.ac.uk Tel +44(0)1225-386140)

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