[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant/Associate Professors in Low Carbon Processes, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, GB

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

Position Title: Assistant/Associate Professors in Low Carbon Processes
Location: Edinburgh, GB
Organization Name: Research Centre for Carbon Solutions - Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering

About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University has five campuses: three in the UK (Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney), one in Dubai and one in Malaysia. The University offers a highly distinctive range of degree programmes in the specialist areas of science, engineering, design, business and languages.

With a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made it one of the top UK universities for business and industry. We connect with industry at every level and develop programmes to match their needs - so employers get work-ready industry-fit graduates.

Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university, boasting the largest international student cohort.

We have an established set of values that help us to nurture innovation and leadership, and show our commitment to continuous improvement and development in all our activities.

For full details on our University please view our Careers at Heriot-Watt http://www.hw.ac.uk/about/careers-at-heriot-watt.htm

About our Team
Building on our outstanding REF2014 results in Engineering and the growth of our research activities in energy, the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) wishes to enhance and complement its existing research capacity within its Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (IMPEE). We are seeking individuals who can contribute to the continued growth of our research profile in low carbon processes and specifically our world-leading Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS). We have grown this area to encompass over 50 students and staff, 10 laboratories, well above 400 publications on carbon mitigation and attracted more than £17m of funding, including 14 active research projects in a wide range of technologies needed to meet net-zero carbon targets. RCCS research themes include: Carbon capture and storage; carbon dioxide utilisation; low carbon systems and negative emissions technologies.

The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences has an international research reputation and close connections to the professional and industrial world of science, engineering and technology. Our research ranges from fundamental chemical, physical and biological sciences through to engineering, with applications in biology, medicine, energy, photonics, chemical and biochemical process, manufacturing amongst others, all of which are supported by strong external funding. We have around 180 full-time academic staff driving this research activity based in 5 research institutes: Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering; Institute of Chemical Sciences; Institute of Photonics & Quantum Sciences; Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems; and the Institute of Biological Chemistry, BioPhysics & BioEngineering. Together with the University of Edinburgh we represent the "most powerful" General Engineering unit in the UK, as measured by the 2014 REF.

The Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering (IMPEE) is a dynamic, multidisciplinary research Institute focused on promoting excellence across our main research themes: Low-Carbon Processes; novel Energy Systems, Storage & Integration, Sustainable Process Engineering and Biological and Healthcare Engineering. The mission of this vibrant Institute with around 30 academic staff is to foster research excellence across its main research themes. Much of our work involves strong industrial links across a range of sectors and through our expertise, skills and experience we work together with industry to identify new areas of interest. The REF2014 results for Heriot-Watt University are truly excellent. Relevant to these posts is our joint submission with University of Edinburgh in General Engineering that ranks first in the UK for research power and we are seeking individuals who can make a complementary contribution and also offer research leadership.

These roles are being recruited as part of Heriot-Watt's Bicentennial Research Leaders Initiative which aims to increase the number of Research Leaders in the University by creating new posts when we identify the best talent, in support of the University's five year strategic plan to build on our position as a leading research and knowledge transfer institution.

Heriot-Watt has received the Bronze Award from the Athena SWAN Charter recognising excellence in championing employment of women in the fields of science and technology, engineering and mathematics.

Detailed Description
Candidates are expected to have a demonstrable record of relevant research coupled with an ability to contribute to the quality and innovation of our teaching in our core areas of mechanical engineering or chemical engineering.

Candidates will be expected to have a strong track record of research in one or more of the following areas:

Carbon dioxide capture and utilisation technologies
Hybrid energy systems, particularly integration of CCUS and hydrogen/renewables technologies
Energy storage and materials for energy
Energy systems and process integration
Systems analysis and modelling of low-carbon processes
Candidates should have a first degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering (or a closely related discipline), a PhD in one of the areas of interest to us and a record of publications in internationally recognised journals. Commensurate with level of appointment, candidates are also expected to have secured external research funding.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.hw.ac.uk/schools/engineering-physical-sciences/institutes/mechanical-process-energy-engineering.htm
https://rccs.hw.ac.uk/

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer at M.Maroto-Valer at hw.ac.uk<mailto:M.Maroto-Valer at hw.ac.uk>.

Key duties and responsibilities
Work activities will vary according to the requirements of the job and individual areas of teaching and research responsibility, however general responsibilities are typically, but not restricted to, the following:

Leading and engaging in research and actively contributing to the university's research profile, including managing and supervising and mentoring research-active staff where appropriate;
Actively pursuing research funding through the submission of high-quality grant proposals;
Establishing collaborative research and teaching links outside the university via funding councils, industry, business and public bodies;
Developing cross-Research Institute, School, University, and external research links and networks, with a view to maximising research funding opportunities and associated activities;
Contributing to School, Institute and research group strategic planning where required, as well as carrying out general research administration;
Publicising research through the preparation and submission of journal and conference papers and participating in academic conferences;
Representing the institution in a professional capacity, particularly with regard to research dissemination and development e.g. conferences, meetings, with industrial partners, etc.;
Supervising and mentoring undergraduate students, postgraduate students and research associates' research work;
Teaching through the delivery of lectures, tutorials and laboratories, assessing the relevant students' work as well as setting and marking examinations and coursework;
Designing and developing teaching materials and new teaching methods, using personal research to inform teaching where appropriate;
Carrying out general academic administration, including participation on committees and exam boards, taking responsibility for key discipline-specific administration tasks and mentoring students;
Undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) and participating in staff development activities.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Education, qualifications and experience
Essential Criteria

First degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering (or a closely related discipline)
PhD in low carbon processes or a closely energy-related area, with priority given to the following areas: Carbon dioxide capture and utilisation technologies; Hybrid energy systems, particularly integration of CCUS and hydrogen/renewables technologies; Energy storage and materials for energy; Energy systems and process integration; and Systems analysis and modelling of low-carbon processes
Demonstrated initiative in obtaining research funding.
Has an active research portfolio in one or more of the areas outlined above.
Research portfolio complementary to our existing profile.
Experience of playing a significant, and developing, role in collaborative academic-industrial research projects.
Demonstrable track-record of high-quality research published in internationally renowned journals.
Evidence of teaching and assessment of undergraduate and graduate engineering students in chemical or mechanical engineering topics.
Evidence of general academic research leadership (can be initiating joint proposals, influencing colleagues to work in teams, etc.)
Evidence of leadership of research teams, including successful supervision of PhD students and managing post-Docs.
Effective and engaging communicator.
Good oral and written presentation skills.
Desirable Criteria

CEng or working towards CEng status
Demonstrates evidence of willingness to be involved in collaborative research.
Demonstrates willingness to participate in international delivery of programmes.
How To Apply
Interested applicants must submit via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment system: (1) Cover letter describing their interest and suitability for the post; (2) Full CV, including names of 3 referees; and (3) List of Publications.

Applications can be submitted up to midnight (UK time) on Monday 14 October 2019.

At Heriot-Watt University we understand that being diverse makes us better which is why we support a culture of respect and equal opportunity, and value diversity at the heart of what we do. We want to increase the diversity of our workplace to underpin a dynamic and creative environment.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

Applications from candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside other applications. For further information on this please visit the UK visas and immigrations website https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Use our total rewards calculator: https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/work/total-rewards-calculator.htm to see the value of benefits provided by Heriot-Watt University.

Minimum Salary 41526
Maximum Salary 59135
Currency GBP

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