Lecturer in Dynamics and Control EngineeringUniversity

Vacancy terms: Full-time or job share

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

In this role, you will undertake high-quality research in Automatic Control and related areas such as aerospace systems, autonomous systems, power networks, digital manufacturing, green energy technologies, materials or biomedical engineering. You will develop an internationally recognised research profile through publishing high-quality outputs, attracting external funding and collaborating with colleagues, industry partners and institutions in the UK and internationally.

Alongside your research activity, you will contribute to teaching and student support across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. A key aspect of the role involves delivering modules at the Dalian Leicester Institute, based at the Panjin Campus of Dalian University of Technology in China, for up to 25 weeks each academic year. You will teach specialist topics in dynamics and control engineering, support student projects and tutorials, and contribute to the academic and administrative activities that underpin an excellent student experience.

About you

You will hold a degree in engineering, science or mathematics together with a PhD and post-doctoral research experience in a relevant discipline. You will have an established record of publishing high-quality research and the ability to develop competitive research funding applications. Applicants should demonstrate the potential to make a significant contribution to the School’s research strengths while enhancing its national and international reputation. An academic teaching qualification, or a commitment to achieve the appropriate category of Higher Education Academy Fellowship, is also required.

You will bring the enthusiasm and capability to teach across the broad area of aerospace and mechanical engineering, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be able to work collaboratively, supervise student projects, contribute to curriculum development and engage effectively with colleagues and students in both Leicester and China. Flexibility, a commitment to academic excellence and a willingness to travel and work overseas are essential for success in this rewarding role.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Aldo Rona on [email protected].

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 18 October 2026

£46,049 to £56,535 per annum, pro-rata if part-time. Grade 8