Professor of Aerospace Systems

Cranfield University is an exclusively postgraduate institution and a global leader for education and transformational research in technology and management. The School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM) delivers advanced education, research and support to industry in the aerospace domain. Aerodynamics, structures, propulsion and air transport form the main pillars of this capability.

This is a permanent post to support the teaching and research in the Centre for Autonomous and Cyber-Physical Systems. The purpose of this role is to provide global thought leadership in Autonomous and Space Systems Engineering research, education and commercial development. The position will take up a senior research role in the School by bringing together research in UAV’s, Space and Advanced/Autonomous systems.

The post holder will be a thought-leader of international standing within the world precision engineering community, capable of being fully research active, with the ability to draw in large national and international research projects and strengthen Cranfield’s international reputation for excellence in engineering in general and the autonomous and space systems engineering in particular.

To be considered for this opportunity you will hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have an internationally recognised research track record in the field of Aerospace Engineering. This will be evidenced by high quality publications, and competitive research funding. You will have demonstrated experience in being able to negotiate, plan, develop and successfully implement strategic large scale projects and win national and international research funding.