Job Description

Salary

see advert for details

Contractual hours

36.5

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Job category/type

Academic

Date posted

19/08/2025

Job reference

Q07717

Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (Department of Engineering)

The role

The University of Exeter is seeking to make five, full time, permanent appointments within the Department of Engineering as part of the Exeter Engineering 2030 strategy. The Department of Engineering is one of the few truly integrated engineering departments in the United Kingdom and world. It is also one of the largest departments in the University of Exeter, with this breadth and scale bringing about unique advantages. The University welcomes applications building on Exeter's internationally-recognised research strengths and deliver our research and teaching strategies.

The positions available are focused on the following areas of research:

Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Robotics and Automation Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Technology Water and Environmental Engineering


The University of Exeter has published its Strategy 2030 and as part of that, the Engineering department is focusing on the following strategic objectives: to deliver excellence in fundamental research, to drive translation of research into practical outcomes, to further develop industry engagement, to build long-term international partnerships, to actively support major initiatives, and to develop cross-faculty educational opportunities at all levels.

The Department of Engineering has recently embarked on an ambitious strategy - Exeter Engineering 2030. Our vision is to harness the power of engineering and innovation to create a sustainable and healthier future. The strategy is underpinned by significant investment in staff and facilities, and will build on our existing strengths and continue to develop emerging areas, contributing to the University's Strategy 2030. Engineering currently has over 100 academic staff across our Exeter (Streatham) and Cornwall (Penryn) campuses. The current research themes and groups are described here.

To help us achieve our objectives we seek to appoint individuals with an interdisciplinary outlook and who will build upon our strengths, and bring together expertise in a range of complementary fields. The University of Exeter provides an excellent environment for interdisciplinary research, and Engineering has strong links to the Business School and Physics for example. We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. We therefore particularly welcome applications from academic staff with strong connections and funded projects with industrial partners, as well as those who are involved in projects which deliver impact.

Salary details

The starting salary for a

Lecturer

will be from 43,482 to 53,301 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

The starting salary for a

Senior Lecturer

will be from 51,753 to 67,468 on Grade G, depending on qualifications and experience.

The starting salary for an

Associate Professor

will be from 65,827 to 82,935 on Grade H, depending on qualifications and experience.

The starting salary for

Professor

will be from 78,189 on Prof Band 1, depending on qualifications and experience.

About you

Applicants will possess:

A PhD or equivalent in Engineering or a closely related subject and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research Possess in-depth knowledge of specialism to enable the development of new knowledge, innovation and understanding in one of the following areas: + Biomedical Engineering
+ Chemical Engineering
+ Robotics and Automation
+ Smart Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Technologies
+ Water and Environmental Engineering.
A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding A strong track record of world-leading academic publications in leading international journals, consistent with the expectations of the application grade. Experience of leading/active involvement in the development and delivery of teaching and educational programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate consistent with the expectations of the application grade. Teamwork skills to work in collaboration with existing members of the Engineering as well as colleagues in the wider Demonstrable leadership capability in own research and innovation fields with long-term development goal and vision consistent with the expectations of the application grade.

Please ensure you read the and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career


A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world's most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research - Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Professor Ion Sucala, Head of Engineering by email at Engineering-Admin@exeter.ac.uk

Interviews are expected to take place throughout November.

When applying,

please indicate clearly the area of research you are applying for

.