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Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
Full Time, Open Ended
This vacancy is being readvertised and previous applicants need not reapply.
This role involves working in partnership with third-party organisations that require access to government assets and therefore you will require security clearance to the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) level or higher. Further information can be found on the Government website.
Join us and be part of a vibrant, research active community at Loughborough University.
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are presenting an exciting opportunity to join the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering as a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer. For more information about the Wolfson School, please visit https://www.lboro.ac.uk/schools/meme/
We are seeking applicants with experience in or across the following area:
Systems Engineering
Systems Engineering at Loughborough University is recognised for excellence in research and teaching. We are seeking an outstanding colleague to join the School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering as a Senior Lecturer or Lecturer in Systems Engineering to support teaching and to develop a research programme that complements and supports existing programmes within the School. Key themes are associated with Artificial Intelligence, safety-critical systems and assurance. We are seeking a candidate with a focus on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). They will be familiar with modern Systems Engineering practice and have a research track record in AI, machine learning, and Software Engineering that addresses system reliability and assurance.
The successful candidate should have experience of SySML and/or UML and will be expected to contribute to, and develop, teaching of MBSE modules.
Informal details can be sought from: Professor Michael Henshaw, m.j.d.henshaw@lboro.ac.uk
For more information refer to the:
Job Description and Person Specification – Senior LecturerJob Description and Person Specification - Lecturer
Please clearly identify on your application which level you would like to be considered for.
Closing Date: 23 February 2026
Our Benefits
At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include:
Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme
Where you work – access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities
Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options
Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support
Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting
Discover more about the full range of rewards and benefits at Loughborough University.
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