Professor in Aircraft Electrification
- Employer
- CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY
- Location
- Cranfield, Bedford
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Closing date
- 18 Apr 2019
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- Academic Discipline
- Engineering & Technology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Job Type
- Academic Posts, Professors / Chairs
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing
Aerospace Theme
Professor in Aircraft Electrification
Competitive salary
Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire
Cranfield University is an exclusively postgraduate institution and a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management. The winner of five prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education Cranfield University is truly world-leading in its research, teaching and commercial connection.
The University is now looking to appoint a Professor in Aircraft Electrification within the School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM). One of three Schools, SATM is at the forefront of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing research. Cranfield Aerospace is at the heart of the Cranfield Global Research Airport and is renowned throughout the world for its teaching and research in the fields of aviation and aerospace. Closely embedded in industry, it will soon be opening the new £65 million Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC).
Reporting directly into the Director of Aerospace, Professor Iain Gray, the new Professor in Aircraft Electrification will establish Cranfield as a research leader in the field of integration of electric aircrafts and hybrid-electric aircrafts. As well as contribute to the overall aerospace and aviation strategy for the University as a senior academic leader.
The right candidate will have a track record of world-leading, high-impact research, be able to think and act across diverse and broad technical and scientific disciplines, and work to drive and develop a research agenda at the forefront of innovation. You will also have a PhD in aerospace or electrical power related subject. The appointee will be expected to have experience of strategic academic leadership, a track record of competitive grant capture, and experience working with industry partners and stakeholders.
Exceptionally, the University will consider candidates who have held a senior position in industry, provided there is evidence of the capability to write high-quality journal papers and an understanding of the requirements of PhD supervision within an academic framework.
At Cranfield, we value Diversity and Inclusion, and aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together harmoniously with dignity and respect and realise their full potential. We actively consider flexible working options such as part-time, compressed or flexible hours and/or an element of homeworking, and commit to exploring the possibilities for each role.
Informal enquiries regarding the post should be directed to the University’s appointed advisors, Perrett Laver. Please contact Nataliya Mykhalchenko on (E); nataliya.mykhalchenko@perrettlaver.com or (T); 0207 340 6237, quoting reference number 4060. Please apply online at https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/1290/professor_in_aircraft_electrification/
Closing date for receipt of applications: 18 April 2019
Formal Interviews to be held: 30 May 2019
Company
Cranfield is world-leading in its contribution to global innovation. With our emphasis on the aerospace, agrifood, defence and security, environmental technology, leadership and management, manufacturing and transport systems sectors, we have changed the way society thinks, works and learns.
We generate and transform knowledge, translating it to the benefit of society. Our partners, from micro SMEs to the largest blue-chip multinationals, from governments across the world to NGOs and charities, tell us this is what they value about Cranfield.
Innovation is part of Cranfield’s ‘corporate DNA’, evolved over 60 years of commitment to this agenda.
Our work informs policy for governments and produces new technologies and products for the world of commerce. We draw on this pool of research and consultancy to provide our students with a distinctive ‘real-world’ learning environment, allowing them to develop as professionals and transfer their new knowledge to the global economy. This has always been the ‘Cranfield way’ but it has never been more important than in today’s world.
People are key to our competitive advantage and so we need to attract, develop and retain the best talent for our business. We aim to create a culture where you can flourish and succeed and, in turn, contribute towards Cranfield’s success.
- Telephone
- +(44)01234 750111
- Location
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CRANFIELD
CRANFIELD
BEDFORDSHIRE
MK43 0AL
United Kingdom
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