Professor in Systems Engineering
Lead world-class research and teaching in systems engineering, digital manufacturing, and sustainable net zero technologies at the University of Leicester.
Best for:Best for accomplished academic leaders in systems engineering with a strong track record of external funding, world-leading publications, and industrial collaboration.
Overview
The University of Leicester invites applications for a Professor in Systems Engineering to provide strategic research leadership within the School of Engineering. The successful candidate will spearhead a distinctive research programme focusing on areas such as digital twins, artificial intelligence for manufacturing systems, and sustainable net zero engineering. Working collaboratively across interdisciplinary groups and engaging with Space Park Leicester, the appointee will build high-impact partnerships with industry and government stakeholders. In addition to driving research excellence and securing external funding, the role involves delivering innovative, research-informed teaching and supervising postgraduate researchers. This appointment represents a major investment in advancing the university's reputation in space, energy, and digital manufacturing innovation.
What you'll do
- Establish and lead an internationally recognized research programme in Systems Engineering aligned with digital manufacturing, aerospace, and net zero goals.
- Contribute strategically to the School of Engineering's research groups in Digital Manufacturing and Management and Aerospace, collaborating closely with Space Park Leicester.
- Secure substantial external research income and build sustainable partnerships with regional, national, and international industry and government stakeholders.
- Supervise postgraduate research students and mentor early-career academic colleagues across all stages of their professional development.
- Deliver engaging, research-inspired teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate engineering curricula.
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning and represent the university in high-level external academic and professional networks.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Systems Engineering or equivalent industrial research background
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Sustained record of world-leading publications
- Extensive academic or industrial research experience in systems engineering or a closely related discipline
- Sustained record of world-leading publications in top-tier venues
- Demonstrated success in attracting external research funding and grants
- Extensive experience in supervising postgraduate researchers and mentoring academic staff
- Strong leadership and collaboration capabilities with a commitment to inclusive academic communities
- Proven ability to design and deliver innovative, research-informed teaching
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-15
Candidates must submit their application through the University of Leicester online recruitment portal by the specified deadline. Further particulars and job summary details can be accessed via the official application link.
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