Professor of Data Driven Engineering

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Job reference 26/113173 Date posted 23/02/2026 Application closing date 16/03/2026 Salary £79,985 - £88,418 per annum Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank

Job description

The postholder will spearhead an internationally leading program of research into Data Driven methods applied to Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering applications, that delivers real world impact. They will lead future developments in creating and enhancing Data Driven Engineering research, and closely related activity, in areas of interest to the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The School is nationally and internationally recognised for its research in engineering design and net zero transport, and we would welcome candidates with experience in addressing both single discipline engineering challenges aligned with our current strengths, and also those with a track record working across disciplines, and in new synergistic application areas. In addition, the school is closely partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, a £90M investment in manufacturing innovation which provides opportunities for data rich manufacturing research linked to real world industrial challenges.

The postholder will lead curriculum development and define strategies for teaching and assessment in state-of-the-art Data Driven Engineering topics and related fields, and will participate in leadership roles within the School and University commensurate with the academic profile.

About the person:

The successful applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Degree and PhD in a relevant, closely related subject.
• Sustained record of publication of internationally recognised research outputs, with demonstrable impact on leading researchers and the research agenda in using Data Driven methods for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering applications.
• Proven track record of securing research income as Principal Investigator.
• Evidence of developing and leading successful peer reviewed research funding applications as Principal Investigator.
• Strong track record in securing and managing large scale budgets.
• Track record of successful doctoral and post-doctoral supervision.
• Evidence of International recognition and esteem.
• Evidence of successful undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching, project supervision, assessment and feedback experience.
• Evidence of excellent standard of teaching performance as judged by evaluation methods including student feedback or peer review.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive academic environment, enhancing equality, diversity and supporting early career academics.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at ?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdirectorates%2FHumanResources%2Fpay-rewa.%26h&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdirectorates%2FHumanResources%2Fpay-rewa.%26h&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/­HumanResources/­pay-rewa.&h p o i n t;.

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit ?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdiversity&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdiversity&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.

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Candidate Information

Job title Professor of Data Driven Engineering Job reference 26/113173 Date posted 23/02/2026 Application closing date 16/03/2026 Salary £79,985 - £88,418 per annum Job category/type Academic Attachments Blank Job description

The postholder will spearhead an internationally leading program of research into Data Driven methods applied to Mechanical and/or Aerospace Engineering applications, that delivers real world impact. They will lead future developments in creating and enhancing Data Driven Engineering research, and closely related activity, in areas of interest to the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The School is nationally and internationally recognised for its research in engineering design and net zero transport, and we would welcome candidates with experience in addressing both single discipline engineering challenges aligned with our current strengths, and also those with a track record working across disciplines, and in new synergistic application areas. In addition, the school is closely partnered with the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation Centre, a £90M investment in manufacturing innovation which provides opportunities for data rich manufacturing research linked to real world industrial challenges.

The postholder will lead curriculum development and define strategies for teaching and assessment in state-of-the-art Data Driven Engineering topics and related fields, and will participate in leadership roles within the School and University commensurate with the academic profile.

About the person:

The successful applicants must demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Degree and PhD in a relevant, closely related subject.
• Sustained record of publication of internationally recognised research outputs, with demonstrable impact on leading researchers and the research agenda in using Data Driven methods for Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering applications.
• Proven track record of securing research income as Principal Investigator.
• Evidence of developing and leading successful peer reviewed research funding applications as Principal Investigator.
• Strong track record in securing and managing large scale budgets.
• Track record of successful doctoral and post-doctoral supervision.
• Evidence of International recognition and esteem.
• Evidence of successful undergraduate and/or postgraduate teaching, project supervision, assessment and feedback experience.
• Evidence of excellent standard of teaching performance as judged by evaluation methods including student feedback or peer review.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive academic environment, enhancing equality, diversity and supporting early career academics.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at ?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdirectorates%2FHumanResources%2Fpay-rewa.%26h&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdirectorates%2FHumanResources%2Fpay-rewa.%26h&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/­HumanResources/­pay-rewa.&h p o i n t;.

Queen’s University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality. For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit ?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdiversity&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.qub.ac.uk%2Fdiversity&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.

If you are an international applicant and don’t already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application - ?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgo.qub.ac.uk%2Finternationalstaffsupport&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgo.qub.ac.uk%2Finternationalstaffsupport&module=jobs&id=302291" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://go.qub.ac.uk/­internationalstaffsupport .

Candidate Information