University Academic Fellow in Advanced Manufacturing Processes

Do you have a strong research background in Manufacturing Processes?

Do you want to further your career in a World-Leading research group and a research-intensive Russell Group University?

With a vision and drive to contribute to a World-Leading research portfolio, as well as a passion for undertaking research-led teaching, you will make a significant impact on the performance, stature and profile of research and student education at The University of Leeds. The Future Manufacturing Processes Research Group explore how novel methods of manufacturing can provide new capabilities in products and services across a wide range of industrial applications. The group have a large portfolio of externally funded research projects, in addition to significant flexible funding for long-term strategic research initiatives. The group have recently been recognised, by extensive external peer review, to be World Leading. Your research will complement and augment our research activities in manufacturing processes. The group's research is conducted from an original baseline, which allows us to explore novel hypotheses and paradigms of new manufacturing capabilities. This means that a large proportion of our work involves the design, engineering, and creation of unique electro-mechanical apparatus that operates under computer-control. This involves multiple aspects of engineering. Consequently, we are looking for an outstanding candidate who will make contributions to new manufacturing processes, with specialised areas of study that may include (but not exclusive to):Machine design and engineering Materials engineering for manufacturing processes Non-conventional manufacturing processes Computer-aided-manufacture This University Academic Fellowship (UAF) is for future academic leaders, providing an excellent opportunity to establish an academic career at a research intensive university and play a key role in our ambitious plans for the future. You will embark on a structured five year development programme, successful completion of which will lead to your appointment as a grade 9 Associate Professor. We are looking for a motivated and proactive individual who is committed to working in a team to strengthen and enhance current and future research activities. This varied role will include working with the team's academics to: develop new concepts of manufacturing processes, communicating and convincing of their merits to a range of stakeholders, and contributing to our practice in research management through the mentorship and supervision of our researchers.

You will have a PhD (or equivalent qualification/experience), the ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as outstanding post-doctoral research experience in a relevant subject area. You will also have the significant potential to obtain competitive research funding, along with the initiative, motivation and enthusiasm for supporting and advancing the University research and student education goals.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: Professor Russell Harris, Head of the Future Manufacturing Processes Research Group, School of Mechanical Engineering Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2155 or email: r.harris@leeds.ac.uk and/or Professor Harvey Thompson, Head of School, School of Mechanical Engineering Tel: +44 (0)113 343 2136 or email: h.m.thompson@leeds.ac.uk