Lecturer in Engineering

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of engineers? 

We’re seeking a dynamic Lecturer in Engineering with expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics, Thermodynamics, and Thermofluids to join our vibrant team within our Engineering subject area. You will teach, mentor, and inspire students across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, delivering hands-on learning in areas such as: Aerospace Engineering, Computational fluid dynamics, Thermodynamics and design engineering.

Working collaboratively with the Course Team, you will help to develop a strong culture of practice-based delivery supported by our state of the art laboratories, and research informed teaching within the Engineering subject area. You will contribute to, and lead, research and knowledge exchange activities across disciplines within and beyond the school and university.  Whether you're an experienced educator or new to academia, we’ll support you in gaining an accredited UK teaching qualification, and will become a member of the Advanced Engineering Centre with access to world class laboratories and field equipment within the School.

 To be successful in this post, you should have:

Up-to-date, sound knowledge of the subject including current professional/vocational developments, in particular in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Thermodynamics / Thermofluids, and the range of required generic skills.Competent in use and delivery of relevant software such as Matlab, Simulink, SolidWorks and Computer Aided Design or other equivalent relevant languages and software.Making skills and ability to teach in model-making, prototyping and manufacturing techniques.A relevant degree in Aerospace Engineering or a closely related subject and a postgraduate qualification in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience.Experience of, or potential to develop, quality research, consultancy or knowledge exchange activity relevant to the needs of the School.

Our Lecturers also serve as personal tutors, offering pastoral support and guidance, which includes listening with empathy, understanding individual student needs, and referring them to specialist services when appropriate.

This post is offered on a 1.0 full-time equivalent basis, but welcome job share applications. We have a wide range of benefits including: opportunities for some remote working, generous pension scheme, and additional time off during the festive period.

If you’d like to chat informally before applying, feel free to contact: Zuhaib Khan (z.a.khan@brighton.ac.uk) or Prof. Yan Wang (y.wang5@brighton.ac.uk).

Interviews for this post will be held around mid-August. If we receive a high volume of applications we may close this advert early. 

Closing Date: 16 Jul 2025

Team/Division: Academic

Salary: £40,497 to £48,149 per annum