Overview
With 23,000 students, the University of Wolverhampton is one of the largest universities in the UK, with a strong teaching quality profile and active research and external income generation. The School of Architecture, Computing & Engineering manages a portfolio of Engineering courses including Mechanical Engineering, Motorsport & Automotive Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Additive Layer Manufacturing, CNC Machining and Composite Compression Moulding. The department pursues high quality Engineering education and maintains the University’s aspiration to be the University of Opportunity. The department is seeking to appoint a motivated individual to contribute to the development of Aerospace Engineering, specifically.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to research and teaching across the Engineering undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
- Deliver all aspects of aerospace engineering and demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the subject matter.
- Work with staff and students in pursuit of research, individually and as part of the wider School and Faculty activities, including engagement with established research groups.
- Disseminate research outputs in high quality scientific/technical journals and contribute to attracting research funding or generating external income.
- Be appointed either as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer depending on experience.
- Engage in research pillars such as Additive Layer Manufacturing, Composite Engineering, Energy and Green Technologies, and Process Engineering with cross-pillar collaboration as applicable.
Qualifications
- PhD degree in Engineering or a very closely related subject.
- Membership of a professional body will be an advantage.
- Good experience in all aspects of Aerospace Engineering.
Possible Informal Discussion
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the Head of Engineering, Dr Aman Dhir, at aman.dhir@wlv.ac.uk.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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Flexible Working
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Your Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Standard Life Pension scheme – employer contribution up to 12%
- Long Service Recognition – £200 gift voucher and certificate; afternoon tea with the Vice Chancellor for 25 and 40 years of service
- Free Will Writing Service – complimentary will drafting for employees and their partners
- IT & Mobile Discounts – EE Perk (20% off for family & friends) and software discounts
- Health and Wellbeing – 24/7 EAP, free counselling, wellbeing resources and Occupational Health Service
- Gym membership discounts at the Walsall Campus and WV Active sites in Wolverhampton
- Eyecare support – free eye tests and glasses contribution
- Flu vouchers – free flu vaccinations for staff
- Paycare Health Benefit Plan – covers optical, dental, physiotherapy and personal accident insurance
- Chaplaincy & Prayer Rooms – multi-faith chaplaincy services
- Generous annual leave; flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Free on-site parking across campuses
- Cycle Benefits Scheme – save up to 42% on a bike and accessories via salary sacrifice
- Tusker Electric Vehicle Scheme – electric cars via salary sacrifice
- Employee discounts for groceries, fashion and entertainment
- Travel discounts – up to 10% off holidays via Sodexo Circles
- Staff Network and Inclusion – access to LGBTQ+, Global Majority, Disability and Women’s networks
- Library access to onsite resources
- Staff Scholarship Scheme – funding for part-time higher education up to PhD
- Leadership and Management Development – training opportunities to support career progression
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