Lecturer in Energy Transition – Electrical Power Systems

Lecturer in Energy Transition – Electrical Power Systems

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University of Aberdeen – School of Engineering

Location:

Aberdeen
Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum

Hours:

Full Time
Contract Type:
Permanent
Placed On: 28th November 2025
Closes: 11th January 2026

The School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen is a research‑intensive, interdisciplinary school engaged in fundamental and applied research and offering Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PGT) degree programmes across five Engineering disciplines. The School invites applications for a Lecturer in Energy Transition – Electrical Power Systems. Applicants should have outstanding communication skills, a passion for curriculum development and delivery of engaging, innovative teaching, and an outstanding research record.

Key responsibilities
- Deliver teaching within a new joint 3+1 programme with an overseas University, primarily based in Aberdeen but requiring travel to China and/or other overseas locations (up to 4 weeks, typically twice per year).
- Provide taught courses at level 1 and 2 within the Engineering interdisciplinary curriculum outside the Electric, Electronic and Electrical (EEE) area.
- Develop and deliver curriculum and assessments that reflect cutting‑edge research.

Qualifications
- PhD in Electrical or Electronic Engineering or related disciplines.
- Excellent research track record in one or more of the following areas:

• Smart grids and modern power systems
• HVDC, MVDC grids and DC microgrids
• Electrification of energy‑intensive industries
• Electrical systems for renewable energy production, integration and storage

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £47,389 – £56,535 per annum, negotiable based on qualifications and experience. Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and a period of probation.

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Visa and sponsorship information:
- You may need to fulfil points criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa.
- If the role is offered, you will need to demonstrate qualification and competency in English.
- For research and academic posts we will also consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser () for further information.

Final date to receive applications:
11 January 2026
. Interviews will be held in person on 20 February 2026 for an anticipated start date of 25 May 2026.

Please direct informal enquiries to Professor Ekaterina Pavlovskaia, e‑mail:  Do not send application forms or CVs to her.

Online application forms are available at