Reader/Professor in Aerospace Engineering
Reader/Professor in Aerospace Engineering
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Job Description
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: 14 September 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal time. We are launching a new Aerospace Engineering degree homed within School of Engineering the programme builds on the Schools established strengths in fluid dynamics materials intelligent sensing advanced manufacturing and electrical power systems and will be delivered from the new 110 million Stephenson Building in the heart of Newcastle.
We are a world class research-intensive university delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality and playing a major role in the economic social and cultural development of the North East of England. Our research community works across disciplines to tackle global challenges in sustainable energy transport and advanced manufacturing.
We are seeking to appoint a Reader or Professor who will shape both the research direction and the curriculum of the Aerospace Engineering programme at Newcastle University. The appointee will play a key role in strengthening the Schools profile in aerospace expanding interdisciplinary partnerships and supporting the recruitment and mentoring of academic staff.
We particularly welcome applicants whose work contributes to the future of sustainable aviation and who bring expertise in areas such as:
Aerodynamics propulsion and thermofluid systems for aircraft/spacecraft
Aircraft systems with an emphasis on sustainability efficiency and integration
Aerospace vehicle dynamics
Aerospace design
However applicants with expertise in all areas relevant to aerospace engineering will be considered.
You will be expected to identify and address expertise gaps in research and teaching and to lead the development of a holistic programme that equips students to meet the evolving challenges of the aerospace sector.
For a confidential conversation please contact Daniel Coca
Applications should consist of a cover letter outlining your contribution to the role and evidence of how you meet the essential criteria along with your CV
Further details in the job description here
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
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 silverAthena Swanaward 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: 28007
Employment Type
Full-Time
