Job Description

The

University of West London (UWL)

is ranked as

41

st

in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the

1

st

London modern

university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the

Number 1

London university for overall student satisfaction

in the National Student Survey 2025*. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

The School

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality teaching, student experience and research informed teaching at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board.

The Role

The Post-Doctoral Research Fellow - Innovation and Knowledge Transfer will strengthen the Faringdon Centre's capacity for enterprise and applied research in non-destructive testing (NDT), remote sensing, and related technologies.


The postholder will:

Develop and support research activities aligned with the Centre's priorities. Build partnerships with industry, public sector and community stakeholders to promote knowledge exchange and commercial application of research. Contribute to research publications, reports, and policy outputs. Support preparation of REF 2029 Impact Case Studies and KEF deliverables. Assist in developing bids and collaborative projects. Deliver field and laboratory activities, and supervise or support student and PhD projects within the Centre. The postholder will report to Prof Fabio Tosti, Director of the Faringdon Centre, and collaborate closely with the Research Support Unit and Knowledge Exchange teams.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Qualifications:

PhD in Civil Engineering, Geophysics, or a related field.

Technical expertise:

Experience with NDT or remote-sensing technologies, ideally including ground-penetrating radar or allied geophysical tools.

Research record:

Evidence of contributing to high-quality publications, reports, or policy briefs.

Enterprise orientation:

Understanding of research impact and knowledge-exchange processes.

Stakeholder engagement:

Experience working with external partners (industry and/or public sector).

Practical skills:

Competence in laboratory and fieldwork within relevant fields.

Transferable skills:

Excellent communication, collaboration, and project-management abilities.

Personal qualities:

Proactive, self-directed, impact-focused, and aligned with UWL's Research Strategy 2024-2029 and Impact 2028 frameworks.

How to Apply

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.


Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday, 24 November 2025.


For informal enquiries about the position please contact Prof. Fabio Tosti (Head of The Faringdon Centre) fabio.tosti@uwl.ac.uk

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl


We welcome applications from individuals who do not have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). Should you be successful and do not hold an HEA fellowship you will be asked to complete one within 2 years of appointment as a condition of your continued employment. Depending on eligibility this may take the form of an advanced Level 7 apprenticeship in teaching which means that you will spend 20% of your work in off-the-job study.


Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.


Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
School of Computing & Engineering
Location
St Mary's Road
Salary
34,576 to 48,944 per annum
Release Date
Thursday 30 October 2025
Closing Date

Sunday 16 November 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
COMP0087