Jobs at Bath | Chemical Engineering

Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (SS13728)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

About the role

We are seeking a collaborative and ambitious colleague who is committed to shaping a sustainable future and has a passion for both research and teaching to join our Chemical Engineering community at Bath. You will contribute to the growth of our research in future-focused sustainable technologies and inspire the next generation of chemical engineers. Our highly regarded chemical engineering degree programmes equip students to tackle global challenges such as climate change and the sustainable provision of water, energy, food, and wellbeing. The Department offers a supportive and collaborative environment, with extensive national and international collaborations, excellent research and teaching facilities, and strong links with industry.

The Department currently holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, reflecting our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We actively foster an inclusive and supportive culture for staff and students, irrespective of gender identity, ethnicity, or cultural background, and are committed to achieving genuine equity of opportunity for all members of our community.

Application Requirements & Selection Process:

Together with a full CV, please fully complete the online application form and provide two statements, each of up to two pages:

A research statement which should include your vision and plans including an outline of how you will establish independent research at Bath. Your research statement needs to outline your plans and intentions for research activity and grant capture over the coming five years. This document will be treated in the strictest confidence and with full respect for ownership.
A second document describing your teaching vision and plans. This should explain how your experience and qualifications enable you to teach across the full range of our chemical engineering degrees, and how you would support their future development. Please also outline your approach to incorporating systems thinking throughout the curriculum. In addition, describe how you promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in your everyday work, particularly when teaching and mentoring students and researchers. Finally, explain how you have helped create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment for both staff and students.

Both documents are mandatory components of the selection process, without which we will be unable to progress your application.

About you

You will bring a strong interdisciplinary track record in life cycle assessment (LCA), systems thinking, and/or material flow analysis (MFA), grounded in chemical engineering. You will play a key role in teaching across our programmes and in building links with researchers across the Faculty of Engineering and Design. Your research will focus on quantifying environmental impacts across complex systems, applying systems-level approaches to evaluate trade-offs, resource constraints, and pathways towards more sustainable futures, and align with one of our Research Centres. Additional opportunities for collaboration are provided through the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change (ISCC). You will also have access to doctoral researchers through programmes such as the CDT in Sustainable Chemical Technologies: A Systems Approach.

Further information

This is a full time role (36.5 hours per week) with an expected start date of October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact the Head of Department, Prof Tina Düren, at td222 @bath.ac.uk or the Deputy Head of Department, Prof Jan Hofman, at jamhh20 @bath.ac.uk

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
Generous employer contributory pension schemes
Cycle to work scheme
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
Staff discount at Team Bath gym
Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
A family-friendly workplace
An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
Relocation allowance
Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Find out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn.

Be Well at Bath

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

Staff support groups and networks
A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Find out more about being at your best at Bath.

Closing Date: 26 Jul 2026

Department: Education & Research

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535

Technical Supervisor (SS13775)

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

About the role

This is a supervisory position with responsibility for the day to day operation of technical services in support of teaching and research activities in the Department of Chemical Engineering. The postholder will oversee and facilitate service provision and support across a platform of specialist laboratories and workshops.

The Technical Supervisor will assist the Technical Manager in establishing best practice in the supervision of technical staff and laboratory and workshop facilities and the forward planning and optimum utilisation of materials, equipment, and technical resources. The post holder will discharge these responsibilities in addition to maintaining their own ‘hands on’ specialist technical activities.

The post holder will motivate, manage and lead the technical services team for the Chemical Engineering laboratories, employing a high degree of interpersonal skills, technical expertise, as well as providing support and guidance to team members, academic colleagues and students. Key responsibilities of the role include:

Allocation and successful delivery of tasks, duties and services provided by the technical team in line with operational needs.
Provision of specialist technical advice and assistance to colleagues including academic, research, technical and administrative staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Managing laboratory and workshop spaces where custodianship of space or equipment has been allocated to the team, including managing access to these spaces.
Ensuring robust health and safety management in line with the Faculty Laboratory Code of Conduct. Actively promotes H&S culture and compliance within both team and department.
Facilitating laboratory and equipment moves or refurbishments, managing storage and disposal of unwanted equipment.
In conjunction with the CRF Facility Leads, ensure regular testing, servicing and maintenance is performed as required for laboratory equipment and machines, and that suitable records are maintained.
Membership of and engagement with various Faculty, Departmental and University committees and working groups as required
Purchasing and procurement for various projects and activities

About you

Applicants should ideally hold a first degree in an engineering or science-based discipline and have considerable experience of good laboratory practice and the management of equipment and facilities. Previous experience working in a laboratory, university or research environment is essential. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate practical ability and a good understanding of the management of health and safety in a workplace environment.

Further information

This full-time post is offered on an open-ended contract with a commencing salary of £38,784 per annum rising to £46,049 per annum through annual increments. Given the supervisory nature of this role, full time attendance on campus is required, home or hybrid working is not applicable to this position.

For further information about the role, please contact Rebecca Sie, Technical Manager, on 01225 387273 or e mail rs3327@bath.ac.ukor Julian Sulley, Director of Technical Services o 01225 385202 or e mail js806@bath.ac.uk however, applications must be submitted on line.