Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Marine Tech

Job title:

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Marine Tech

Company

Newcastle University

Job description

Salary:Lecturer Grade F: £40,497 to £45,413 per annumSenior Lecturer Grade G: £46,735 to £55,755 per annumSenior Lecturer Grade H: £57,422 to £66,537 per annumNewcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.Closing Date: 18 July 2025The RoleThe Marine, Offshore and Subsea Technology group is an international leader in research, homed within the Our group has a broad base of expertise from a wide range of engineering and scientific backgrounds.We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Marine Technology (Shipping and Logistics). This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading Engineering Schools in the UK.We are a world-class research-intensive university, delivering high-quality teaching and playing a key role in the economic, social, and cultural development of the North East of England.Attracting and retaining high-calibre individuals is fundamental to our continued success.The successful candidate will join a leading team of experts in Marine, Offshore and Subsea Technology that spans research across marine hydrodynamics and structures, marine resources and renewable energy, and sustainable shipping and marine engineering. With a broad base of expertise and working closely with Industry, the Group focusses on solving global grand challenges in Marine Technology. This research supports the School’s strong track record of national and international research collaborations, with strategic partnerships in key areas tackling global challenges in sustainable energy, transport, and advanced manufacturing.We particularly welcome applicants whose research interests include:

• Maritime decarbonisation and shipping sustainability
• Logistics and ports
• Marine production (shipyards, retrofitting, maintenance) and project management
• Digitalisation and AI in marine technology

Through your research and teaching you will deliver expertise in:

• Analysing shipping and logistics systems
• Supporting transport operations to become both greener and smarter
• Investigating pathways to net zero intermodal transport
• Exploiting the potential of logistics data
• Maximising the potential of intelligent and smart systems
• Enhancing transport safety, cyber security and resilience

The University has developed an document which summarises the range of activities that academic colleagues may be expected to perform.This is a full-time open-ended post.Informal enquiries about the role may be made to Professor John Mangan, .To apply, please upload the following supporting documents:

• Full CV including funding and publication list.
• Letter of application which demonstrates and evidences how you meet the criteria of the post.

This is a two-stage recruiting process. This means we will be holding presentations as the initial assessment followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates.Relocation assistance will be provided to help with expenses incurred by new colleagues relocating,Key Accountabilities

• Conduct internationally excellent research in Marine Technology in Shipping and Logistics, publishing high-quality outputs and demonstrating impact
• Secure funding from UKRI, EU, and industrial partners to support research activities aligned with Shipping and Logistics
• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, developing innovative teaching materials supporting Marine Technology
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, as well as PhD students
• Contribute to curriculum development within Marine Technology, with a primary focus on Shipping and Logistics
• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary way within the University and with external partners to enhance the impact of research
• Participate in academic leadership and management activities within the School
• Engage in knowledge exchange and public engagement, working with industry, government, and the wider public
• Represent the discipline on relevant School, Faculty, or University committees/groups

The PersonKnowledge, Skills and ExperienceAll levels

• Demonstrable subject knowledge in Marine Technology in Shipping and Logistics
• Track record of high-quality research at an international level, demonstrated through:
• High-impact publications in leading Marine Technology and Engineering journals
• Conference presentations and invited talks
• Clear research vision with potential for significant future contributions
• Experience in teaching or assessment at undergraduate or postgraduate levels
• Ability to collaborate with academic, industrial, and international partners
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience in delivering effective learning materials
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, balancing teaching, research, and administration

In addition, for Grade G lecturers

• Evidence of securing research funding or clear potential to do so
• Research impact aligned with career stage and experience
• Expected to hold a HEA Fellowship with a proven track record of teaching and assessment
• Experience in technology-enhanced learning and laboratory-based teaching

In addition, for Senior Lecturer level

• Strong track record of attracting significant research funding
• Leading national and international collaborative research
• High-profile publications and invited talks at major Marine Technology conferences

Attributes and BehavioursAll levels

• Willingness to participate in research projects, including those with collaborators outside the School and to assist with the administration of the School
• A vision for research that represents a good fit with the aims of the academic unit and can meet the university’s standard for submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
• Demonstrable commitment to our values

In addition, for Grade G Lecturers

• Potential to provide leadership to research or teaching teams.

In addition, for Senior Lecturers

• The ability to persuade and influence at all levels to foster and maintain relationships, resolving difficulties as they arise
• Original thinking and analysis of complex information that has led to the bringing of new insights to the research undertaken

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Marine Technology, Shipping or a cognate discipline
• A PhD in Marine Technology or a relevant subject area

Desirable

• A recognised teaching qualification in Higher Education or equivalent experience
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.At Newcastle University we hold a silver award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.Requisition ID: 28228

Expected salary

£40497 – 45413 per year

Location

Newcastle

Job date

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:26:06 GMT

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