Reader/Professor of Mechanical Drive Systems

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 7 October 2024

We are delighted to open applications for Reader/Professor in Mechanical Drive Systems at Newcastle University as part of our ongoing investment in the School of Engineering.

Building on the global reputation of Newcastle University's School of Engineering, we aim to significantly enhance our research and teaching capacities in Mechanical Engineering targeting the design, manufacture and performance of mechanical drive and propulsion systems. These fields are increasingly critical in the broader engineering context, driving innovations that underpin advancements in key strategic research areas for our School including future transport, net zero and electrification, energy, robotics and digital manufacturing.

You will have a strong academic profile in a relevant field and a proven leadership track record, highlighting the candidate's ability to guide and influence within an academic setting and make a significant contribution to the School, the Faculty and the University. You will also demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and a track record of using effective methods for learning and teaching.

As senior members of our professoriate, you will foster collaboration within our multidisciplinary School, working alongside a diverse and dynamic team of exceptional researchers and educators.
 

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To have a discussion about the role, please reach out to Prof. Brian Shaw at brian.shaw@newcastle.ac.uk.

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We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 27382