Lecturer in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Technology

The University of Bath has developed a substantial hydrogen research and innovation portfolio, underpinned by major programmes including UK-HyRES, GW-SHIFT, ZENITH, alongside hydrogen-related aviation and propulsion projects across the Faculty of Engineering and Design, and supported by dedicated research and innovation infrastructure including a hydrogen research lab and IAAPS.

We are seeking an outstanding and collaborative Lecturer in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Technology with a deliberately broad remit spanning fundamental, applied and translational research and innovation.

Relevant areas may include, but are not limited to:
- Low-carbon hydrogen production, including electrolysis, catalysis and other low-carbon production technologies
- Fuel cells and electrochemical energy conversion
- Hydrogen storage and distribution technologies
- Diagnostics, degradation, durability and operando/in-situ characterisation
- Hydrogen safety, sensing and enabling technologies
- Novel experimental and engineering approaches for hydrogen technologies

The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Establish an independent and technically distinctive research programme in hydrogen energy
- Contribute actively to the existing UK-HyRES research portfolio and develop new collaborative activity through the Hub
- Develop new experimental capability and make effective use of Bath's existing research infrastructure
- Generate high-quality research outputs and build a strong trajectory towards UKRI, Innovate UK, Horizon Europe and industrial funding
- Develop collaborations with existing hydrogen researchers across Bath and the wider UK-HyRES community
- Build industrial partnerships and translate research towards practical hydrogen technologies
- Supervise PhD students and postdoctoral researchers and contribute to relevant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching
- Develop towards future academic and research leadership

You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment where every individual is valued and respected, regardless of their background or identity. You will understand that change is inevitable and necessary, actively encouraging your team to adapt and evolve. By promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity, you will create a dynamic and empowered team that can thrive in today's changing world.

You will be based in one of the four departments within the Faculty of Engineering and Design.

Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses
- Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
- Local discounts including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and interest-free loan to help with immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Staff support groups, networks and Wellbeing Champions

The University considers itself a place where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged, holding a Silver Athena SWAN award. Applications are encouraged from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups.