We currently have 6 vacancies in the School of Engineering and Materials Science:
Lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering Education (Teaching & Scholarship) Transnational Education
Salary: £51,040 to £60,060 per annum
Reference: 6014
Location: QM London
Closing date: 11 June 2025
The Queen Mary Engineering School (QMES) is a flagship Joint Educational Institute (JEI) with Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) in Xi’an, China. QMES sits within the School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS), which is home to the Centre for Research in Engineering and Materials Education (CREME). CREME was established to develop activities in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to support the School in contributing to the Queen Mary’s Strategy 2030.We are looking for applicants with experience in delivering core materials science and engineering education in transnational education and with the capability to contribute to technical modules in one or more of our engineering disciplines to join our education team at the NPU campuses in China.Individuals should have strong pedagogical expertise in the design and delivery of education to a diverse student population at undergraduate level and are also particularly interested in individuals with experience or interest in educational leadership. The post has a substantial involvement in educational delivery with 20% allocated time for scholarship, in which an emphasis on engineering skills pedagogy is expected.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Salary: £37,889 - £41,510 per annum
Reference: 6070
Location: QM London
Closing date: 12 June 2025
Barocaloric solid-state cooling is a promising new technology that has potential to dramatically reduce the carbon cost of cooling and refrigeration. In an EPSRC-funded collaboration, Dr Anthony Phillips (School of Physical and Chemical Sciences) and Prof Huasheng Wang (School of Engineering and Materials Science) are assembling a team to build a prototype barocaloric cooling device that demonstrates this effect on a laboratory scale, and that can be used to test the operando performance of various barocaloric materials and heat exchange structures. We are looking for a researcher to develop, prepare and test the prototype cooling device for this project.
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Research Assistant
Salary: £37,889 - £38,483 per annum
Reference: 6298
Location: QM London
Closing date: 12 June 2025
This Research Assistant position is an exciting opportunity to join the Centre for Advanced Robotics at Queen Mary (ARQ) within the School of Engineering and Materials Science. The successful candidate will contribute to the UKRI and EU-funded project PALPABLE, which focuses on developing advanced optical palpation devices for minimally invasive surgery. Key duties include the design, prototyping, and testing of novel tactile sensors; integration of optical sensing systems for real-time tissue characterization; and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of engineers, clinicians, and project partners. The role will also involve disseminating research findings, supporting the preparation of academic publications, and contributing to a positive and inclusive research environment.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fabrication and Characterisation of 2D Materials for Sustainable Electronics
Salary: £37,889 - £41,510 per annum
Reference: 6305
Location: QM London
Closing date: 13 June 2025
This Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is part of an exciting EPSRC-funded programme,
"Enabling Net Zero and the AI Revolution with Ultra-Low Energy 2D Materials and Devices." The project focuses on cutting-edge research into the growth, characterisation, and application of high-performance two-dimensional (2D) materials using metal-organic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD). The primary aim is to develop energy-efficient 2D materials that can significantly reduce the power consumption of next-generation electronic devices, supporting the UK’s net zero goals and the rapid growth of artificial intelligence.Key responsibilities include synthesising 2D materials with precise control over layer thickness, composition, and defect density, followed by comprehensive physical and chemical characterisation. There will also be opportunities to integrate these materials into functional devices, such as sensors, and evaluate their electrical, optical, and thermal performance under real-world conditions. The role includes collaboration with leading 2D materials manufacturers, offering potential for interdisciplinary research and travel.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate
Salary: £37,889 - £45,974 per annum
Reference: 6302
Location: QM London
Closing date: 23 June 2025
Applicants are invited for two full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate roles for a period of two years (with possibility of a further one-year extension depending on funding) in the Centre for Advanced Robotics at Queen Mary (ARQ), School of Engineering and Materials Science (SEMS), Queen Mary University of London (QMUL). You will be employed to work in the ERC-funded project EndoTheranostics and will be under the supervision of Prof. Kaspar Althoefer. You will be responsible for research activities and the development of soft robotic prototypes and closely work with the other partners of this project, in Turin, Naples and London.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Multiscale Modelling of Composite Materials
Salary: £37,889 - £41,510 per annum
Reference: 6319
Location: QM London
Closing date: 23 June 2025
We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Composite Design and Analysis (CDA) Group, led by Dr. Haibao Liu. You will be a key member of the CDA Group, contributing to our development and the success of our mission. The core responsibility of this role is the development of multiscale computational models, with particular emphasis on bio-based composite materials, to simulate the processes of water absorption and damage propagation. You will contribute to the success of the research project through close collaboration with project partners and members of the CDA Group.The role is funded for up to 24 months in the first instance, with an expected start date of October 2025.
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