Job Description
PROFESSOR IN MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Materials, Design and Manufacturing Eng
110313
Grade 10 £80,526 - £90,606 pa
30-Jun-2026 23:30
Hours of work: Full-time.
Tenure: Permanent.
The Department of Materials, Design and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Liverpool invites applications for an internationally distinguished Professor in Manufacturing Engineering (Teaching & Research track).
We are seeking a candidate with the leadership, creativity and global standing to develop a world-leading research agenda that addresses the future of manufacturing across areas such as advanced manufacturing systems, digital and intelligent manufacturing, sustainable production, industrial automation, materials processing, robotics, or related emerging fields.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and rapidly growing department at the centre of a major institutional strategic priority in advanced manufacturing and industrial innovation. Supported by significant and sustained investment in cutting-edge infrastructure, research capability and interdisciplinary collaboration, you will have the opportunity to build internationally competitive research programmes, attract major external funding, develop strategic industrial partnerships, and lead high-impact translational activity at scale.
The University of Liverpool offers an outstanding environment for ambitious research leadership, including access to world-class laboratories, advanced manufacturing facilities, and a thriving regional innovation ecosystem with strong links to industry, civic partners and national research initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future direction of manufacturing engineering research and education, mentoring the next generation of researchers and contributing to the University's global reputation for excellence and impact.
Interviews and candidate presentations will take place on Thursday 3 September.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
