Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Satellite Engineering or Satellite Communications
Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor in Satellite Engineering or Satellite Communications
Northumbria University - School of Engineering, Physics, and Mathematics
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
If you are interested in an academic career in space-related research, such as Satellite Communications or Satellite Engineering – then read on!
Northumbria University (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK) is advertising its “Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship” scheme. This is a permanent/tenured/proleptic Professor or Associate Professor or Assistant Professor appointment, that starts with a three-year Fellowship period during which you will have a research-focussed workload which will ensure no formal scheduled teaching in Year 1; 50% of typical teaching workload in one semester in Year 2; and 50% of typical teaching workload across full year in Year 3.
The Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship aims to appoint exceptional academics to permanent appointments within the University’s areas of research excellence, which includes all areas of Space-related research, such as Satellite Engineering or Satellite Communications. These appointments are being made at every level and so we welcome applications for Professor, Associate Professor or Assistant Professor in any of the areas listed under the vacancy.
There are multiple appointments available depending on the quality of the applicants.
We are seeking researchers in two main areas:
Satellite Engineering with expertise in one or more of:
- Satellite control systems;
- Embedded systems;
- AI/ML for space applications;
- Signal processing;
- Materials and thermal control;
- Manufacturing (including 3D printing);
- Mechanical devices and structures.
Satellite Communication Systems with expertise in one or more of:
- Radio and microwave communications;
- Free-space optical communications;
- High-speed data links;
- Inter-satellite, satellite-to-ground, and/or satellite-to-UAV communication systems;
- Satellite networks and/or constellations;
- Antennas and transceivers;
- Photonics and sensor development;
- High-power laser systems.
In addition, Northumbria is creating a world-leading £50 million space skills research and technology centre in the North East of England after major funding awards were confirmed from the UK Space Agency and global aerospace giant, Lockheed Martin. This £50 million project is leading to the development of the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre, to be known as NESST. Located in the heart of Northumbria University’s Newcastle city campus, NESST will be a new national space asset that brings together industry and academia to collaborate on internationally significant space research and technological developments. NESST will drive advancements in satellite technologies, communications, high-performance electronics, and space-based energy, while also providing essential training for the UK’s space sector workforce. You can read more about the space-related research areas at www.northumbria.ac.uk/space
As part of the new School of Engineering, Physics and Mathematics (launching in Autumn 2025) you will contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation. Our research spans across engineering disciplines, including electronics, mechanical design, power systems, software, data analytics, and communications. We foster a collaborative, inclusive culture that supports academic growth through mentorship, funding, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
We offer all applicants full guidance on the application process. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Professor Robert Wicks via robert.wicks@northumbria.ac.uk or Professor James McLaughlin via james.a.mclaughlin@northumbria.ac.uk.
To apply for this vacancy please use the Apply Now button.
Please state within your covering letter which role (Professor, Associate Professor, or Assistant Professor) you would be interested in.
Deadline: 22nd June 2025@11:59pm
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