Assistant Professor in AI-driven Structural and Machine Dynamics

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is seeking to recruit an Assistant Professor in AI-driven Structural and Machine Dynamics.

Your key responsibilities include:

- Lead and contribute to the Department's research strategy, building internationally recognised research in AI-driven Structural and Machine Dynamics and developing external collaborations.

- Lead and contribute to studies, funding bids, technology development and knowledge-based design, advancing the Department's research portfolio, intellectual property and reputation.

- Supervise and develop junior researchers and research assistants, disseminate research through publications and workshops, and help sustain a rigorous, equitable and inclusive research culture.

- Develop curricula and deliver teaching across mechanics, dynamics, machine learning, robotics and mechatronic systems, supporting learners from undergraduate through postdoctoral level.

- Contribute to academic leadership, governance and citizenship, build internal and external networks, and support the establishment of Key Laboratories and International Joint Laboratories.

About You:

- You should hold a PhD in a relevant subject area.

- You should have in-depth specialist knowledge and a strong national and international reputation in a field relevant to AI-driven or data-driven structural and machinery systems.

- You should have at least two years of relevant teaching and research experience in higher education, together with experience leading the design of research techniques and methods.

- You should have excellent oral and written communication skills in English and the analytical capability to support conceptual thinking, innovation and creativity.

- You should have experience planning and leading research and teaching programmes and developing sources of funding.

About the Department:

Mechanical, materials and manufacturing engineering at The University of Nottingham Ningbo China is an exciting, dynamic and fast growing department. The department offers BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (2+2, 4+0), BEng (Hons) Product Design and Manufacture (2+2, 4+0) and BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (2+2, 4+0) programmes which cover mechanics, dynamics, kinetics, thermodynamics, energy, fluids, materials, manufacture, ergonomics and design.

The Department of Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering has strong links with the corresponding departments in the UK and Malaysia campuses of the University of Nottingham. Its exceptionally close involvement with Chinese and international institutions and industries ensures high quality teaching and research in the relevant professional fields.

The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Located in Ningbo, this award winning campus offering a UK style education has grown to establish a student body of over 10,000 in more than 22 years.

Remuneration and Contract:

This is a full-time post based at UNNC. The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract initially of five years with a probation period of six months and an anticipated start date in January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. We offer competitive employment packages and support staff wellbeing and development.

Recruitment to this role is subject to applicable national legislation, including Chinese statutory retirement requirements. Where a candidate has reached or is approaching the applicable statutory retirement age, any retirement deferment or continued engagement beyond the statutory retirement age will be considered separately, in accordance with applicable national regulations and the University's policies and approval requirements.