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Professor of Engineering Full Time

at University of Bristol Bristol in Bristol (Published at 27-02-2025)

The role

Are you ready to shape the future of engineering and technology on a global scale? We are seeking an exceptional academic leader to join our dynamic leadership team as a senior Professor in the School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Technology.

This is more than just a senior role—it’s a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a thriving, fast-growing school and play a pivotal part in driving innovation, excellence in research, and transformative education.

As a key member of our leadership team, you will:

  • Help refine and shape our long-term vision and strategic goals
  • Foster a vibrant, diverse, and expanding academic community
  • Champion world-class research and forward-thinking educational initiatives

What will you be doing?

In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead world-class research in an area aligned with our current strengths and future ambitions. Your work will contribute to solving complex global challenges while advancing knowledge and innovation.

In addition, you will:

  • Conduct cutting-edge research that pushes boundaries and makes a real-world impact
  • Collaborate with school leadership to cultivate a culture of excellence across research, teaching, enterprise, and societal impact
  • Deliver high-quality teaching, creating an engaging and enriching experience for our students
  • Champion a positive, inclusive, and supportive work environment, prioritising staff well-being, growth, and retention
  • Be an advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion across all aspects of the school’s activities

You should apply if

We’re seeking an inspiring and forward-thinking leader who brings:

  • International academic standing at a level commensurate with senior professorial status, in a field aligned with one or more of the School’s research areas
  • An outstanding track record of both strategic and operational leadership, with a strong commitment to excellence in research, enterprise, impact, and research-led teaching
  • A history of success in fostering exceptional education and an outstanding student experience, alongside the ability to empower colleagues to excel as both researchers and educators
  • Strong skills in building networks and partnerships, with the ability to develop meaningful collaborations that drive innovation and impact

For a full view of the responsibilities and our requirements, please refer to the attached candidate brochure.

Additional information

For informal enquiries, please contact Tony Mulholland, Head of the School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology - E-mail: anthony.mulholland@bristol.ac.uk or alternatively; Tom Steuart-Feilding (Enquiries regarding the applications process or interview arrangements) Executive Assistant E-mail: semt-staff-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk.

Contract type: Open Ended

Work pattern: Full time - 35 hours per week.

Grade: Professorial M Range 1

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

School/Unit: School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology (SEMT)

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Sunday, 13th April.

The interview date will be confirmed shortly.

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.


The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

JOB NUMBER

ACAD107999

CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN

Open ended / Full time

POSTING END DATE

13 Apr 2025

FACULTY/DIVISION

Faculty of Engineering

SALARY

Salary commensurate with experience.



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