Lecturer/ Associate Professor in Process Systems Engineering

About the role

The key responsibilities of the role include leading the development of impactful research in data-driven product and process systems engineering, with applications in process, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and environmental systems. You will be expected to conduct and publish high-quality, world-class research that complements existing departmental and Faculty activities, while securing research grant funding to support your programme. The role also involves developing national and international partnerships with industry, academic institutions, and other relevant organisations to maximise research impact. In addition, you will support postdoctoral research staff, PhD, MSc, and undergraduate students, contribute to the teaching of current or new modules relevant to the post, and participate in departmental administrative, outreach, and enterprise activities.

The post is a UCL grade 8 (Lecturer) or grade 9 (Associate Professor) post as per UCL’s non-clinical grade structure.

This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.

This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit for more information.

About you

The key skills required for the post is a first degree in chemical engineering and a postgraduate degree in engineering, sciences or other relevant disciplines, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience; an appropriate background and research expertise to make contributions at the forefront of research with emphasis on the areas of relevance to the post; combined with excellent people skills and the ability to build good relationships with students, colleagues and external partners.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

Relocation Supplement

UCL currently supports a relocation supplement of up to £10, may be payable where it is necessary to relocate from within the UK, and up to £20, if from outside of the UK, to take up an appointment at UCL.
For more information, please go to the UCL website – Relocation scheme.

Enquiries should be addressed to Professor Eva Sorensen (Head of Department) at .

Any queries on the application process can be directed to Ms Katy Le Lion (Departmental Manager) .

Application process
You can upload two documents with your application, please ensure this includes all of the following:

A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.