Building on our strong interdisciplinary research in sustainable aviation, energy, and climate resilience, we’re seeking experts in the following focus areas:
Sustainable aviation
Advance net zero aviation research and support activity in the National Centre for Combustion Aerothermal Technology, involving both modelling and experimental approaches.
Cleaner propulsion technology
Help us strengthen our collaborations with industry partners to advance net zero propulsion.
Sustainable energy transitions
Work with our Centre for Sustainable Transitions: Energy, Environment and Resilience to drive new research that accelerates the transition to inclusive, sustainable and resilient energy systems through innovation, analysis and capacity building.
Sustainable fashion
Leverage our Design School’s expertise in circular fashion and sustainable textiles and innovative recycling of manufactured materials.
Sustainability and Policy in Health and the Public Sector
Address sustainability challenges in health and social care policy, both in the UK and low/middle-income countries
Circular economy
Develop advanced sustainable approaches to chemical recycling, sustainable manufacturing, resource efficiency, business modelling, decision-making tools and design.
Climate resilience and adaptation
Expand our leadership in disaster adaptation, disaster resilience, digital decarbonisation, informatics and climate action.
Who we’re looking for
Superstar researchers
Established and emerging research leaders with strong research outputs and funding success.
Exceptional research teams and interdisciplinary groups
Collaborative groups who can come together in a new institutional home.
Top postdoctoral researchers and early-career academics
Talented researchers seeking long-term career investment and stability.
Current opportunities
We currently have vacancies in the following: