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School / Service School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering Department Department of Mechanical Engineering & Aeronautics Contract Duration Permanent
Hours Full-time
Salary Range (£) 38017 to 62727  

Background

City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last REF, City doubled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research.

Led by President, Professor Sir Paul Curran, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university: it has recently agreed a new Vision & Strategy 2026. Founded in 1894, City is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.

The School of Mathematics, Computer Science & Engineering is a multi-disciplinary centre of research and education located in the heart of London’s vibrant design community. It is proud of its research advances and of educating thousands of undergraduates and postgraduates in STEM subjects. The School hosts a wind tunnel national facility and have good collaboration with the aerospace industry. The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Aeronautics is ranked fifth in London by the Guardian and offers several BEng, MEng and MSc programmes. Its research is organised in two multi-disciplinary Research Centres: the Aerodynamics and Flow Control Research Centre; and the Thermofluids Research Centre.

Responsibilities

The appointed academic will contribute to the delivery of high quality education in structural dynamics or aircraft design at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and will lead curriculum development in all aspects of aeronautical engineering, particularly in emerging topics.

Person Specification

You will hold a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline with knowledge of aeronautical design, structural dynamics or aeroelasticity; and will have collaborated with academics and industry, both domestically and internationally, to produce world-class excellent research. You will be a member of a relevant professional body (or be working towards it); will have a good understanding of trends in higher education and the aerospace employment market; and a commitment to and enthusiasm for delivering high quality education. For appointment as Senior Lecturer, candidates will have in addition the skills and experience to make a significant contribution as a member of the academic community and to the achievement of the academic objectives of the School, including taking a lead on one or more aspects of research or education.

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.  

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 21st January 2020.  

Interviews are scheduled for 31st January 2020.

To arrange an informal conversation about the post, please contact Prof. Naser Sayma, a.sayma@city.ac.uk. 

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