About this role
We are seeking to appoint a permanent post as Lecturer in Mechatronics, to help develop and contribute to teaching, research, and knowledge exchange within the School of Engineering.
This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape multidisciplinary mechatronics education. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the design, development and integration of intelligent mechatronic systems, combining mechanics, electronics, sensing, actuation, embedded systems, control, instrumentation and hardware–software integration. We would especially welcome applicants who can strengthen our capability in artificial intelligence and machine learning for mechatronics engineering, including intelligent automation, computer vision, data-driven control, industrial data analytics, digital twins and autonomous systems.
Candidates should also have strong hands-on experimental skills and be able to design, develop and deliver practical laboratory activities involving mechatronic hardware, embedded platforms, sensors, actuators, control systems and system integration. We are seeking candidates with relevant industry-recognised training or professional certifications in areas such as industrial automation, robotics, PLC programming, HMI systems, and engineering design. Certifications or certified training from manufacturers and providers such as ABB, KUKA, Beckhoff, Siemens, Rockwell Automation, Eplan, and SOLIDWORKS would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will contribute to our practice-based Mechatronics modules across areas such as Industry 4.0, Industrial Internet of Things, microcontrollers, applied AI, and integrated electro-mechanical systems, with applications in healthcare, manufacturing, robotics, transport, energy, and critical infrastructure.
Join us to inspire future engineers, drive innovative research, and collaborate with industry leaders to shape the future of engineering education.
About you
We require candidates with a diverse skill set and expertise in guiding students through core concepts in mechatronics engineering. We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers.
As a School of Engineering, we create a safe and inclusive work environment for all, and we are passionate about building teams with diverse thought and lived experience. Our School has held the Athena Swan Bronze award since 2015, and we continue to seek this charter mark. We, in Engineering, have a global outlook through our International and National partnerships and the respective diversity of our staff and students.
Candidates should have, or be near completion of, a postgraduate qualification in Mechatronics, Automation, Robotics, and or Control Systems or a related discipline. If from a professional practice/industry background, successful applicants will have a qualification equivalent to degree level (or above) together with relevant professional experience within the Robotics and Digital Twins sector. A teaching qualification and experience of teaching in higher education are advantageous.
Candidates should be able to showcase evidence of their continuous professional growth in relevant subject areas. Please read the job description carefully for the essential and desired requirements.
Where is this role based?
This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus, where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes, as well as retail savings, an onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
We also provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community.
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority background and/or female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Zeyad Al-Shibaany ([email protected]).
This is a permanent post and is full-time working on a 100% contract.
This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part-time.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.
We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible to be sponsored under the criteria.
Please also refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable to prove your right to work in the UK. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to produce your right to work documents at your interview.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about joining us at UWE please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us about how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
Once we have completed shortlisting we will let you know the outcome of your application by email, so please check your inbox for updates.
