Job id: 093305. Salary: £64,421 - £71,857 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance.
Posted: 26 July 2024. Closing date: 31 July 2024.
Business unit: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sci. Department: Engineering.
Contact details: Professor Chris Lorenz. engineering-hod@kcl.ac.uk
Location: Strand Campus. Category: Academic & Teaching.
About us
Recently re-founded, the Department of Engineering is rapidly expanding into a world-class research and teaching department. Research currently focuses on robotics, telecommunications and intelligent information systems, but we are looking to establish new research themes.
We offer both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a distinctive approach, combining both traditional teaching methods with modern, project-based learning, catering for the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work.
As a new department we have invested in new laboratories and maker space at the centre of the Strand campus in the heart of central London.
For more information: [www.kcl.ac.uk/engineering](https://www.kcl.ac.uk/engineering )
About the role
As part of the growth of the Department of Engineering, we are seeking candidates with research and/or experience in multiscale/Multiphysics modelling, particularly with interests in topics of solid/liquid and liquid/vapour interfaces.
The role requires the enthusiasm and commitment to contribute to the continued success of our distinctive approach education which combines traditional teaching methods with modern, project-based learning, catering for the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work. The role holder will also be expected to continue to develop their distinct research profile that will advance and elevate the research in the Department and at King’s. Contribution to administration and citizenship through departmental and/or faculty roles and support of student experience and outreach is a key part of ensuring the success of the Department, Faculty, and students.
This is a full time post (35 Hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
About you
To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:
Essential criteria
1. PhD in a relevant engineering discipline
2. Demonstrated ability to lead a nationally recognised research group in the areas multiscale/multiphysics modelling of solid/liquid and/or liquid/vapour interfacial phenomena and a growing research record as evidenced by research outputs
3. Strong track record of attracting external research funds and a desire and vision to continue to advance their research using multiscale/Multiphysics modelling to investigate solid/liquid and liquid/vapour interfacial phenomena
4. Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in engineering and supervise student individual and group projects
5. Ability to manage and interact with staff and students at all levels and to make a significant contribution to administrative work
6. Demonstrated experience of supervising postgraduate students and experience in directing an individual/team research project or program of work at an international standard
7. Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
8. Ability and willingness to work effectively on personal initiative as well as in a team and to meet deadlines
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Further information
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.
We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.
We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.
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We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.