Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering

The Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial invites applications from outstanding individuals to join our academic staff at any level of their career.

Due to the strategic importance of the chemical engineering discipline at Imperial and beyond to address global challenges, our Department is growing and wishes to appoint an academic at Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader or Professorial level. We are open to multiple research areas in chemical engineering and related fields. We prioritise research innovation and promise of the candidate’s work. We encourage candidates interested in biotechnology, energy, materials, artificial intelligence & digitalisation, environmental engineering, and reaction engineering. We will consider synergies with existing research in the Department as well as with current and upcoming research clusters and initiatives at Imperial e.g.:

• Sustainable Futures Lab
• The Sargent Centre for Process Systems Engineering
• Automation and high-throughput experimental research facilities: ATLAS & DigiBAT
• Future Vaccine Manufacturing Hub
• Institute for Molecular Sciences and Engineering
• Energy Futures Lab
• DigiFAB Institute
• Grantham Institute
• Imperial X
• The Centre for Synthetic Biology
• Bezos Centre for Sustainable Protein
• The Centre for Innovation in Sustainable Design and Manufacturing

The Department is consistently recognised as world-leading and we are committed to building on this success through the recruitment of talented academic staff. We attribute our achievements to the wide range of skills and expertise of our students and staff. Our research interests go from the microscopic  to the megascale. We have expertise in mathematical analysis and modelling as well as in experimental investigation and measurement. Our research is centred on nine research themes that span the whole Chemical Engineering discipline. Much of our research is collaborative and cross-disciplinary within and across departments, faculties, as well as with other Universities, and  Industrial partners both in the United Kingdom and worldwide. We welcome professional engagement in consultancies and actively support translational activities. 

• To teach and examine courses at all levels – undergraduate, masters and higher research degrees – through lectures, seminars, tutorials, course work and personal supervision.
• To plan and review own approach to teaching.
• To act as a coach and role model through excellent practice and mentoring of colleagues.
• To supervise PhD candidates.
• To provide pastoral support for students.
• To contribute to curriculum development.
• To take a leading role in, or contribute to, the development of teaching and teaching methods and assessment.
• To contribute to the enhancement of quality teaching within the field.
• To act as an external examiner for postgraduate students.
• To work with national bodies on curriculum development and quality assurance.
• To direct, lead, or contribute to, a research area at the highest scientifically rigorous levels. 
• To obtain funds and research grants.
• To manage research projects. 
• To supervise, train and mentor research staff and students at the highest scientifically rigorous levels.
• To publish high quality research in peer reviewed journals.
• To play a role in the national and international research community and learned societies.
• To promote engagement and collaboration with external partners through training and research activities.

Imperial is a world-leading university for science, technology, engineering, medicine and business (STEMB) whose mission is “To be useful”. Imperial strives to combine exceptional teaching, world-class facilities and a habit of interdisciplinary practice to unlock scientific imagination in everyone. The Department of Chemical Engineering is committed to this mission and aspires to be recognised as leading the global chemical engineering community, through excellence in teaching and research, leadership, inspiration, and through transformational societal impacts.

You will have a PhD in Chemical Engineering, or closely related field or equivalent level of professional qualifications. You will also have an outstanding research record, as demonstrated by your publications (appropriate for your career stage). We prioritise research innovation and promise of the candidate’s work. We encourage applications from candidates interested in biotechnology, energy, materials, artificial intelligence & digitalisation, environmental engineering, and reaction engineering.

Lecturer - The appointee will be able to demonstrate their ability to produce independent research and will have developed the skills to take a more active role in teaching and supervision.

Senior Lecturer - The appointee will have extensive professional experience and will be able to demonstrate a reputation in their field based on their achievements in either teaching or research. The appointee will be expected to demonstrate their independence through their body of original research work.

Reader - The appointee will have started developing an international reputation based on a track record of research shown to influence their area of research, and be able to consistently demonstrate the ability to attract research income.

Professor - The appointee will be able to demonstrate a sustained international reputation based on an extensive track record of research with a major influence on their field of research and a significant impact shown, for example through consistent influence on research income.

Salary details for each job level can be found via Academic | Administration and support services | Imperial College London

A full description of the duties and requirements for the position can be found in the Job Description.

• The opportunity to work in a world leading Chemical Engineering Department, continuing your career at a world-leading institution.
• Imperial strives to attract, develop, reward and retain a diverse community of the highest calibre staff. Your development is important to us. We provide a range of development opportunities that will help you develop and further your career.
• Access to networks and groups that aim to encourage collaborative work, knowledge sharing, and opportunities for development and social engagement
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days leave a year)
• A wide range of financial and non financial benefits

This is a full-time, open-ended position, seeking Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Readers and Professors.

Closing Date: November 15, 2024 (midnight BWT)

Interview Date: tbc

For an informal discussion please contact the Head of Department, Professor Omar Matar (o.matar@imperial.ac.uk).

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact chemeng.staffing@imperial.ac.uk

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

Our Department is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. Full details of the Departments activity can be found here: Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) | Faculty of Engineering | Imperial College London.

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.

Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.