Professor​/Associate Professor in Hydrogen Energy

Professor/Associate Professor in Hydrogen Energy

The Faculty of Engineering & Design is seeking a dynamic Professor or Associate Professor of Hydrogen Energy to lead research and education in this area. Hydrogen has been identified as a cornerstone of the UK’s net‑zero strategy, with a commitment to deploy up to 10 GW of low‑carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030, at least half from electrolytic sources. This ambition is supported by major government initiatives, including the Hydrogen Production Business Model (HPBM), the Low‑Carbon Hydrogen Standard (LCHS), and the development of hydrogen transport and storage networks.

Bath’s leadership in hydrogen research is exemplified by two flagship initiatives:

• UK‑HyRES (Hydrogen Research for Energy System) – a UKRI national research hub addressing fundamental challenges in hydrogen production, storage, and integration within future energy systems.
• GW‑SHIFT (Great Western Supercluster of Hydrogen Impact for Future Technologies) – a regional partnership led by Bath, bringing together industry and academia across the South West and South Wales to accelerate hydrogen innovation and demonstration.

These initiatives position Bath as a national and regional leader in hydrogen research and innovation.

The post holder will have:

• A sustained record of high‑quality research and funding in hydrogen energy.
• Evidence of leadership in innovation and collaboration, and the capability to translate research to deliver real‑world impact.
• Proven ability to score major funding.
• Strategic vision and capacity to lead large‑scale initiatives.
• Commitment to mentoring and institutional development.

You will be based in the Hydrogen Hub and one of the four departments within the Faculty of Engineering and Design. Bath offers interdisciplinary coverage across hydrogen storage and production, propulsion, electrochemistry, power systems, renewables, and applications in aviation and automotive systems. You will be a kind and culturally aware leader who fosters an environment in which every individual is valued and respected, regardless of background or identity.

You will actively encourage your team to adapt and evolve, promoting a culture of openness and inclusivity.

This role is offered on a full‑time (36.5 hours per week) open‑ended basis.

Associate Professor (Reader) salary ranges from £58,225 to £67,468 per annum;
Professor salary ranges from £75,182 to £138,905 per annum.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Prof Mi Tian () and Prof John Chew ().

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days for a positive work‑life balance
• Wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, Linked In Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family‑friendly workplace
• Excellent reward package recognising talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and interest‑free loan to help with immigration expenses

We consider ourselves a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 nations and hold a Silver Athena SWAN award, recognising our commitment to gender equality and intersectionality. We encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds and communities, particularly from under‑represented groups, and commit to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff and community through a robust Safer Recruitment policy.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, accredited Disability Confident Leaders, and are an autism‑friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

Right to Work in the UK:
We do not assess immigration or right‑to‑work status until the offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee visa sponsorship; all offers are conditional on meeting right‑to‑work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting:
We are constantly seeking to reduce unconscious bias in the assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.