Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Aerodynamics

Salary:

Lecturer Grade F:£40,497 to £45,413 per annum

Senior Lecturer Grade G: £46,735 to £55,755 per annum

Senior Lecturer Grade H:£57,422 to £66,537 per annum

Newcastle 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: 07 August 2025

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal time. We are launching a new Aerospace Engineering degree, homed within School of Engineering, the programme builds on the School's established strengths in fluid dynamics, materials, intelligent sensing, advanced manufacturing and electrical power systems and will be delivered from the new £110 million Stephenson Building in the heart of Newcastle.

We are a world class research-intensive university, delivering teaching and learning of the highest quality and playing a major role in the economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Our research community works across disciplines to tackle global challenges in sustainable energy, transport, and advanced manufacturing.

We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Experimental Aerodynamics. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the leading Engineering Schools in the UK.

The successful candidate will join a leading team of experts in Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Systems that specialises in cutting edge Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and modelling. The research strength of the Group lies in the high-fidelity CFD simulations and modelling of turbulent reacting and multiphase flows relevant to energy-efficient and environment-friendly power generation and propulsion, manufacturing and bioengineering applications.. 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 are keen to reinforce the Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Systems research group to build experimental expertise in aerodynamics to complement the existing expertise in computational modelling.

We particularly welcome applicants whose work contributes to the future of sustainable aviation and who bring experimental expertise in aerodynamics, propulsion and thermofluid systems for aircraft/spacecraft.

Further information about the School is available at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/engineering/

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance 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 Brian Shaw via email brian.shaw@ncl.ac.uk.

This Lecturer role is a Teaching & Research position.

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, https://www.ncl.ac.uk/vacancies/relocation/.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct internationally excellent research in experimental fluid dynamics, preferrably aerodynamics, publishing high-quality outputs and demonstrating impact
• Secure funding from UKRI, EU, and industrial partners to support research activities
• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, developing innovative teaching materials
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, as well as PhD students
• Contribute to curriculum development, particularly in areas related to aerodynamics and experimental methods for fluid flows
• Collaborate interdisciplinarily 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 Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

All levels

• Demonstrable subject knowledge in experimental fluid dynamics with experience of aerospace systems
• Experience in wind tunnel measurements and other relevant experimental measurement techniques (for example PIV, LDV/LDA, Hot wire anemometry, etc.)
• Track record of high-quality research at an international level, demonstrated through:
• High-impact publications in leading experimental fluid dynamics 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 thermofluid dynamics conferences
• Leadership in curriculum development and programme innovation
• Experience in mentoring junior colleagues and supervising PhD students
• Evidence of taking on senior leadership roles within an academic unit

Attributes and Behaviours

All 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 Engineering or a cognate discipline
• A PhD in 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 Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident 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: 28235

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