University of Glasgow 

College of Science and Engineering 

James Watt School of Engineering 

Professorial positions and Faculty Positions Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Reader Level (Assistant – Associate Professor)

Salary: Grade 7/8/9: £37,474 - £42,155 / £46,047 - £53,353 / £54,949 – £61,823 per annum 

For Professorial positions salary will be within the professorial range and subject to negotiation.

The James Watt School of Engineering (JWSE) at the University of Glasgow is an energetic and growing international centre of excellence for engineering research and teaching. The School leads research in Autonomous Systems & Connectivity (including Aerospace); Biomedical Engineering; Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering; Infrastructure and Environment; and Systems, Power and Energy. We have in the region of 170 academics and 190 researchers supported by approximately 70 technicians and 40 professional services staff. Currently, we have ~500 research students working towards doctorates.

We are seeking to appoint ambitious academics across all 5 of our divisions at all levels. Post holders will be expected to develop and lead academic and industrial opportunities within the School, leading internationally recognised activities that further improves the reputation of the School. Fostering overseas collaborations and partnerships in teaching and research, broadening the taught curriculum, and delivering excellence in engineering education are also expected as part of the posts on offer.

The James Watt School of Engineering hosts fundamental research that is developed with the ambition to lead to industrial and academic impact. We expect the successful academic to complement and synergise with existing activities and to develop a network of collaborations locally (across the James Watt School of Engineering and the University) as well as to liaise with industry and clinicians to translate their research to the highest impact.     

Relocation packages available subject to eligibility criteria.

For further information about these positions, the School and to apply please visit the Schools Campaign Site. 

Closing Date for all posts is 13 November 2022 

Relocation packages available subject to eligibility criteria. 

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