Associate Professor in Sustainable Manufacturing

Overview

The Research Centre for Manufacturing and Materials at Coventry University Group is seeking an Associate Professor in Sustainable Manufacturing. This permanent position offers academic and strategic leadership within research focused on the transition to net-zero, resilient, and productive manufacturing. The successful candidate will lead major research programmes and funding proposals, mentor doctoral candidates, and enhance the external reputation and research culture of the Centre.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in a discipline relevant to sustainable manufacturing, such as materials science or engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering, or industrial engineering. Candidates must be established research leaders with a demonstrated history of securing significant funding, directing collaborative research initiatives, and producing internationally recognized work.

What you get

Staff members receive a salary ranging from £59,966 to £63,606 per annum on a full-time contract. Benefits include an employer pension contribution, 38 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a holiday purchase scheme, life assurance equal to four times the salary, and a BUPA cash plan. Additional perks comprise a CU reward scheme, a cycle to work scheme, and a 50 percent discount on tuition fees for staff dependents.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit their application ahead of the closing date.

Key dates

The application closing date is 2026-11-15.