University of Glasgow 

College of Science and Engineering 

James Watt School of Engineering 

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

Salary: Grade 8/9 £48,350 - £56,021 / £57,696 – £64,194 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 172 academics and 176 post-doctoral researchers supported by 62 technicians and 33 professional services staff. We also have more than 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 industrto translate their research to the highest impact.     

Relocation packages available subject to eligibility criteria.

We particularly welcome applications from women and other under-represented groups in engineering to deliver a balanced workforce.  

For information about these positions, the James Watt School of Engineering and to apply please visit https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/engineering/worldchangers/

Closing Date for all posts is 23^rd June 2024.

Relocation packages available subject to eligibility criteria. 

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