The Littauer Chair of Engineering Materials

Overview

As the Littauer Chair of Engineering Materials, you will lead a prestigious, endowed research program within the School of Engineering at the University of Surrey. You will drive interdisciplinary materials research, strengthen industry and Defence/security partnerships, and shape education and research strategy to elevate the university’s national and international profile. This role offers an autonomous platform with dedicated funding to develop a world-class agenda in materials science and engineering. You will mentor a growing research community and build collaborations across disciplines to deliver high-impact outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• endowed chair with annual research budget
• opportunity to shape research and education strategy
• ambitious, internationally recognised program
• collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow an internationally recognized Engineering Materials research program
• Secure significant external funding and manage research activities
• Foster collaborations with industry, Defence and security partners
• Shape the future direction of materials research and education at Surrey
• Mentor and grow the materials community within the School and Faculty
• Engage with trustees of the Littauer estate and external stakeholders

Key requirements

• Academic leader with national and international visibility
• Strong publication track record
• Proven ability to secure substantial research funding
• Experience engaging with industrial partners and external stakeholders
• Capability to inspire, mentor, and grow a research community
• Willingness to advance collaboration with Defence and Security partners

• leadership
• mentoring
• clear communication
• Materials ageing
• Performance and lifetime prediction
• strong experimental and modelling expertise

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