Assistant Professor in Green/Sustainable Chemistry - Midlothian, United Kingdom - Heriot-Watt University

Description

Directorate: School of Engineering & Physical Sciences

Salary: Grade 8 (£45,585-£56,021)

Contract Type: Full Time (1FTE), Open Ended

Detailed Description

The Institute of Chemistry at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, UK is seeking applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the fields of Green/Sustainable Chemistry. This position encompasses a broad spectrum of green chemistry areas, including sustainable synthesis, renewable materials, green process development, safe and sustainable by design and environmentally benign methodologies. The successful candidate will commence their role in Autumn

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, with a focus on expanding curriculum offerings related to green and sustainable chemistry principles and practices. Additionally, they will be expected to develop and lead innovative research initiatives, securing external funding to support their endeavours.

The candidate's research focus should complement the ongoing activities within our Institute, particularly within our research groups focused on Materials Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, and Synthetic Chemistry. Collaboration opportunities also exist within the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (see below).

Moreover, the faculty member will have unique opportunities to collaborate with the multi-disciplinary Global Research Institutes at Heriot-Watt University, including the newly established Global Research Institute in iNetZ+ net zero and beyond. This interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration across various fields, providing exciting prospects for impactful research and innovation in green and sustainable processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant, as part of an active teaching and research team, will be responsible for the following key activities:

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Desirable

About EPS

The School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (EPS) has an international teaching and research reputation and close connection with the professional and industrial world of science, engineering, and technology.

Our research ranges from fundamental sciences through to engineering applications, all of which are supported by strong external funding. We have around 150 full-time academic staff who drive this research activity and are based in five research institutes: the Institute of Chemical Sciences, the Institute of Photonics & Quantum Sciences, the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering, the Institute of Sensors, Signals & Systems and the Institute of Biological Chemistry, BioPhysics & BioEngineering. In REF2021 our joint submission to Engineering with the University of Edinburgh was ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for quality and breadth of research based upon the standard Research Power formula as used by the Times Higher Education.

We deliver teaching across six programmes: Chemistry; Physics; Electrical, Electronic & Computer Engineering; Chemical & Process Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Brewing & Distilling, and will soon add Aerospace Engineering to our undergraduate programme portfolio. In the recent Time/Sunday Time University Guide 2022, Heriot-Watt University was ranked 30th in the UK and 6th in Scotland. Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is one of the largest programmes with approximately 1100 students across its UG and PG programmes delivered on three campuses.