Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Electronic, Electrical a[...]

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering. Responsibilities include delivering lectures, supervising students, and conducting innovative research. Candidates should have a PhD and postdoctoral experience, with a focus on contributing to research portfolios. The position offers a salary ranging from £47,389 to £87,974 depending on grade, with a commitment to equality and diversity.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant specialist subject area.
• Postdoctoral experience required.
• Ability to contribute to research portfolio and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience teaching at a higher education institution.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching across UG/PGT/CPD aligned to disciplinary area.
• Contribute to Department/School leadership and external engagement.
• Engage in innovative research and obtain funding.

Skills

Teaching

Research

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant specialist subject area

Postdoctoral experience

Job description

Overview

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering - School of Engineering - 106525 - Grade 8 or 9

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Role Summary

The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate/post-graduate students
• Course development and innovation
• Taking an active part in examinations
• Carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (journals, books and other material)
• Obtaining research grant funding

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.

Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level; please specify which role you are applying for in the application.

Qualifications and Requirements

• PhD in a relevant specialist subject area
• Postdoctoral experience
• Ability to contribute to research portfolio and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience in teaching at a higher education institution

Responsibilities and Teaching

• Deliver teaching across UG/PGT/CPD aligned to disciplinary area (e.g. digital electronics, communications and networks, control and embedded systems, power systems and power electronics, AI/ML for engineering systems, cyber-physical systems, and resilience/cybersecurity for OT)
• Contribute to Department/School leadership, administration, and external engagement
• Industrial experience or engagement is desirable

Departmental Context and Focus Areas

Priority research areas include:

• Power Systems, Electronics and Communications/Sensing
• Sustainable Transportation Systems
• Infrastructure Resilience and Energy-Integrated Environments

Applications are invited from candidates whose expertise aligns with one or more of the priority areas.

Details

• Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
• Grade 8: starting salary typically £47,389 – £56,535 with potential progression to £63,606
• Grade 9: starting salary typically £58,225 – £67,468 with potential progression to £87,974
• Full Time, Permanent
• Closing date: 6 January 2026

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The School is dedicated to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strongly encourages applications from candidates in under-represented groups. We are committed to sustainability and to creating a fair and inclusive place to work.