about us

UCL mechanical engineering forms engineering education for more than 170 years. We were the first institution in the United Kingdom to appoint a professor of mechanical principles and practical training on the laboratory in the university curricula. Today, our students are taught by internationally recognized researchers and engaging in individual projects and an innovative group.

Our research extends a wide range of engineering challenges, including:

• Lightweight materials and structures for space and thermal applications
• Additional manufacturing operations and material properties
• Sustainable materials for the circular economy
• Advanced navy manufacturing
• Micro/nanoscale thermal techniques

We are still leading in educational innovation. In 2019, we launched MechspaceA dedicated facility for practical education, which supports and building full course design projects. In 2023, we presented three new MSC Master’s programs in UCL East, focusing on the manufacture of nano and advanced payment.

About the role

This role that focuses on teaching support our university mechanical engineering programs, with a future participation in graduate programs. We are looking for candidates who have experience in one of the foundations:

• Mechanics and materials
• Thermal/liquids

Please refer to your favorite stream in your app.

You will contribute to stereotypes across all levels – from primer (years 1-2) to a specialist (years 3-4 and MSC) – leading teaching sessions, workshops and laboratory activities. You will also participate in awareness, development curriculum, and create educational materials, while monitoring students’ progress and participation.

About you

You are attractive with a strong technical basis in mechanical engineering and a passion for education. Prepare:

• PhD in Engineering
• Experience in the design of the curriculum and delivery
• Excellence in teaching at the university level in materials/mechanics or thermal/fluid
• Experience of supervising university projects or graduate studies
• Efficiency in engineering programs (for example, FEA, CFD, Matlab, Python)
• A strong publishing record in engineering and/or educational research
• The ability to motivate and inspire students
• Strong time management and clear communication skills
• A cooperative and proactive approach to work with colleagues and students
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Downtown in fairness, diversity and inclusion

Please refer to the functional description and person’s specifications for full standards.

Application instructions

In your support statement, please describe how to meet a person’s specifications, using specific examples. It clearly indicates whether you want to look at Materials and mechanics Police or Thermal/liquids flow.

What we offer

In addition to the exciting opportunities of this role, we also offer great benefits. Please visit our rewards and benefits page to learn more.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

UCL is committed to equality, fairness and inclusion. We encourage the requests submitted by the candidates who were represented by an imperfect representative in our workforce, including individuals of black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled, and LGBTQI+ societies, and – for upper roles.

Our administration holds the ATHENA SWAN bronze prize, with our commitment to progress in gender equality.

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