Freed-Hardeman University

Location Docklands Campus Salary £39,824 to £45,281 per annum inclusive of London Weighting Post Type Full Time Post Type Fixed Term Contract End Date Tuesday 31 August 2027 Closing Date Sunday 26 April 2026 Interview Date Monday 11 May 2026 Reference 022S2026 University of East London Founded in 1898, we at the University of East London (UEL) are proud to change lives through education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future. But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo. STRABAG UK Operating in the UK since 2011, STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world-leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors. We integrate digital innovation, sustainable practices, and engineering excellence, underpinned by STRABAG's legacy of smart construction solutions. About Us The Construction and Engineering Department at the University of East London is home to a wide range of innovative and industry-focused courses, from Civil, Structural, and Robotic Construction Engineering to Mechatronics, Aeronautical, Biomedical, and Electrical Vehicles Engineering. With strong links to industry and array of professional accreditations, the department equips learners and researchers with the skills needed to thrive in rapidly evolving sectors. Our research includes areas such as biomimetic materials, self-healing concrete, extreme wave and flood modelling, IoT and intelligent control systems, renewable energies, robotics, automation, and supply chain management with academics and students working together on projects that address global challenges and support sustainable futures. Ranked highly in student satisfaction and teaching quality, the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering provides a dynamic environment where hands-on learning, cutting-edge laboratories, and real-world projects combine to prepare graduates for impactful careers across engineering, technology, and the built environment. Our department also holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising our clear commitment to gender equality, our sustained progress in advancing equality across our community, and the demonstrable impact of our actions in supporting an inclusive working environment. About the Job The University of East London (UEL) in partnership with STRABAG UK is embarking on a collaborative Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with the overall aim of development and commercialising a pioneering, sustainable grout made from repurposed organic and earth-based materials. The project leverages advanced materials engineering expertise to deliver an innovative, eco-friendly, low-carbon tunnelling solution that is first-of-its-kind. This will contribute to addressing the urgent need to address the climate emergency and help achieve carbon emissions reduction targets. We are seeking a Civil Engineering and Materials (KTP Associate) to join the team. As a KTP Associate you will deliver an innovative project as an employee of the University of East London, but will spend most of your working time at the company’s premises and sites. Technical Tracing the complex binding, self-forming, self-regulating and self-healing mechanisms (e.g., hydration, silicatisation, sequestration) reactions in Realtime, their interdependencies, and complex response to the environmental factors and controllers. Adaptation of the TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) current technology to suit the new grout. Learning, deploying, and transferring a novel risk-based, probabilistic design approach Mastering and deploying a holistic design approach, with diverse performance indicators including environmental, engineering, ecological and financial, alongside logistical targets including workability, time, material procurement and flow. Deploying the novel grout at large for a highly sensitive infrastructure. Overseeing material adaptability, supplier diversification and compliance integration. Transferring the methods, tools, and techniques to STRABAG employees and stakeholders, who will be both technical and non-technical. People and Change Management Working well within the multi-disciplinary teams in STRABAG. Understanding impact on existing staff. Understanding impact, the new material will have on existing equipment and site storage areas. Working out how to embed the new technology associated with the new grout within the organisation and wider company group. Project Management Effectively communicating the knowledge with internal staff and clients. Delivering the project according to requirements/standards, within budget. Understanding the challenges in designing/implementing new methods. About You You should have A good honours degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Geology. A Master of Science (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Tunnelling Engineering, Material Science and/or Engineering (e.g., Concrete Technology), Engineering Geology or a relevant area. Good knowledge of geotechnical engineering and/or engineering materials. Excellent written and oral English language skills. Independence and ability to work with little supervision. An ability to use initiative and apply creativity, to solve problems. An ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams. An Ability to communicate clearly using different means and produce professional reports. An ability to effectively manage time and meet project deliverables deadlines. You ideally (desirable but not essential) have Ph.D. in relevant subject areas. Good knowledge of grout technology. Awareness/knowledge of geochemistry. Coding, programming, and machine learning. Experience in the field of Tunnelling Boring Machine. Publication portfolio. Benefits Package Here at UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE. An opportunity to develop technical capabilities and commercial awareness. An opportunity to lead a project, develop project management skills and improve long-term career prospects. A dedicated development and training budget.  Full access to university resources to complete the project.  An opportunity to work across an industry-academic partnership. Mentoring by an experienced team of supervisors from industry and academia. You can explore our full benefits package here: https://uel.ac.uk/benefits-professional-services-positions Equal Opportunities As an inclusive, equal-opportunities employer, our multiple Charter awards (Stonewall, Race Equality and Athena Swan) reflect our ongoing dedication to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and we’re committed to closing the " ethnicity pay gap". We’re proud of the progress we’ve made and honest that there’s more to do. We’re determined to keep moving forward so everyone at UEL can thrive.  So, if you’d like to take your career to the next level with us here at the University of East London and are inspired by our environment and commit to success, we want you to apply today!  Please note that this advert may close earlier than the deadline if we receive many applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Further Details Job Description & Person Specification To contact the recruitment team please phone +44 20 8223 3000 x 4600 or e-mail jobs@uel.ac.uk CVs without a completed application form will not be accepted. At UEL we are committed to working together to build a community which values diversity in both our staff and student populations, is representative and inclusive, enabling all to progress and thrive.

Salary: £44,746 - £56,535 per annum Contractual hours: 37 Basis: Full Time Package: Full details can be found here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/about-us/work-for-us/rewards-and-benefits/ Job category/type: Academic, Engineering Job reference: REQ000524 Attachments: attachmentSenior Lecturer in Automotive Engineering - JDPS - March 26.pdf We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Senior Lecturer in Automotive to lead and develop our brand-new automotive provision at UCB. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator and industry professional to shape curriculum delivery, drive quality improvement, and support the next generation of automotive technicians. The successful candidate will combine strong teaching expertise with curriculum leadership experience and a deep understanding of current automotive industry standards, including hybrid and electric vehicle technologies. Standard Information UCB is an equal opportunities employer. We are TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating.  UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral research fellow position, focusing on synthetic organic chemistry and medicinal chemistry. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a dynamic research team focusing on the development of new small molecules to treat ASS1-deficient tumors such as mesothelioma. The role The post holder will design and synthesise small molecules aimed at developing new therapeutic strategies for ASS1-deficient tumours. Your work will develop important structure–activity relationship (SAR) data across a number of different tumor types. The ultimate aim is to derive a number of lead compounds to take forward to advanced in vitro and in vivo studies. Working within a multidisciplinary research environment spanning chemistry, structural biology, and cancer biology, you will manage your own research programme while contributing to the broader strategic direction and day-to-day running of the research group. The post offers opportunities to learn and be trained in molecular biology techniques alongside their synthetic chemistry work. You will also help supervise and mentor MSc and PhD students, contribute to training activities, and support collaborative projects across the group and with external partners. In addition, you will contribute to manuscript preparation, grant and project development, maintenance of accurate electronic laboratory notebooks and databases, and the generation of new research ideas. The role provides scope to develop independent projects and scientific directions aligned with the group’s overarching research themes. About you Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry. You should have hands-on experience in organic synthesis and small molecule characteristion and have demonstrated the ability to design and complete multistep chemical routes. Experience in amino acid/peptide chemistry and/or preparing transition metal complexes would be advantageous.  You will be highly organised, maintain detailed records, and be proficient in standard chemical software (e.g. ChemDraw, Reaxys, MNova, MS Office). You will be competent at communicating complex scientific data clearly, contribute to publications and grant applications, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. You will also demonstrate initiative and adaptability, balancing multiple priorities while contributing proactively to the scientific and operational activities of the research group. You will have enthusiasm for translational cancer research and a willingness to learn new techniques, including molecular and cellular biology. How to apply Please apply on the University website with your CV and cover letter and also answering the questions on the application form. Interviews scheduled for week commencing 20 April 2026.  Further details Job Description