Faculty of Science
School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics
Lecturer in Fluid Mechanics
Ref: ATR1733
Starting salary from £38,784 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lecturer to join the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics at UEA. Are you a high-calibre, research-excellent individual? Do you work in the fluid dynamics of multi-phase flow or fluid-structure interaction, ideally with both numerical and experimental interests? Does your work have biomedical, manufacturing or sustainable engineering applications? Are you able to develop engaging teaching materials in fluids engineering? Can you support growth in student numbers through advocacy for engineering and UEA?
You will receive support to develop your research profile, producing high quality proposals to secure external research funding and disseminate results through academic publications and conferences. You will be encouraged to work with local business to develop consultancy and research impact. Teaching is a key part of this role and you will be mentored to deliver at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area, with experience of undergraduate teaching and student assessment is essential. You will have a track record, appropriate to experience, of high quality publications and have produced research which has the potential to have an impact beyond academia. Evidence of successful applications for external grant income would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 20 April 2026 on a fixed term basis until 31 July 2029.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 19 January 2026
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