Chair in Biological Engineering

Chair in Biological Engineeringwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering

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Contents

02 Welcome

03 About The University of Nottingham

05 Living in Nottingham

07 The Faculty of Engineering

10 Nurturing ambition and talent

11 About the role

13 Apply

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Students relax in the Engineering and Science Graduate Centre. The centre is used exclusively by science and engineering postgraduates and researchers.

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Faculty of Engineeringwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering

Welcome

The Faculty of Engineering at Nottingham is known for its world-class research, inspirational teaching, and diverse academic community.

By joining us at Nottingham, you will be part of a: • UK top fi ve university for engineering research• faculty with over 100 years engineering expertise• group of exceptional and highly cited academic staff and world-leaders in their fi elds of research• team committed to inspirational teaching• University with global reach and two international campuses

You’ll fi nd the faculty is a friendly and supportive working environment and you’ll be working alongside creative and inspirational people who are eager to share their experiences. We are committed to supporting talented people and to developing partnerships with industry, funding bodies and government agencies, in order to create an exemplary environment where discovery, scholarship, innovation, commercial exploitation and public engagement thrive.

Our aim is to be a global leader in our areas of expertise and we will achieve this through targeted strategic investment.

We have adopted a clear, long-term vision of investment in people, research and teaching. Central to this vision is our on-going investment in new posts to help us deliver the next generation of world-leading teaching and research within the faculty. We are looking for people who share our passion for engineering and are keen to bring their enthusiasm to every task they undertake.

In support of our ambitious research strategy we have established a new research group in biorenewables and bioprocessing. We have invested in state of the art laboratories and made fi ve new appointments in engineering, in addition to other investments by the University in the general area of industrial biotechnology. This Chair is intended to strengthen our position, enabling us to establish a world-leading Centre in Biocatalytic Manufacturing.

Professor Andy LongDean of Engineering

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About The University of NottinghamThe University of Nottingham is one of the UK’s leading and most enterprising universities, committed to providing a truly inspiring and international education, and producing world-leading research.

Described by The Sunday Times University Guide 2011 as ‘the embodiment of the modern international university’, The University of Nottingham has award-winning campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. It is ranked in the UK’s top 10 and the world’s top 75 universities by the Shanghai Jiao Tong (SJTU) and the QS World University Rankings, placing it in the top 1% of all universities worldwide.

About the UniversityThe University has gained an outstanding international reputation for its world-class teaching and research and has won numerous awards including the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in 2006 and 2007 and The Times Higher Award for ‘Entrepreneurial University of the Year’ in 2008. Our commitment to attracting the highest calibre staff and investing in research is further demonstrated through the two Nobel Prizes - for medicine and for economic sciences - awarded to Nottingham academics in 2003.

The University is described by The Times as ‘the nearest Britain has to a truly global university’. Our vision of an international education has taken us beyond what most other universities attempt through the establishment of campuses near Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, and in Ningbo, China, which between them have over 10,000 students. Together with the UK student community of over 34,000 students, a quarter of whom are international, this constitutes a unique learning environment with the largest number of international students of any British university. We are now acknowledged as a leader in the internationalisation of higher education, and our students come from more than 150 countries.

Our reputation for excellence in teaching and research across the full range of academic disciplines makes us one of the first choices for undergraduate and postgraduate students worldwide. We have five faculties: arts, engineering, medicine and health sciences, science, and social sciences. We have over 44,000 students and almost 8,000 members of staff worldwide.

Our research excellence underpins the University’s continued success in winning new research awards. In 2011/12 the University attracted over £130 million (33% from Research Councils; 16% from EU; 14% from UK government; 12% from industry and commerce with the remainder coming from charities and other sources).

As an institution where research has a commercial focus, we have a wide range of connections with businesses across the globe. We are in the top five British institutions for income from industry with a research portfolio worth over £300 million. We have developed partnerships with a range of key corporate partners such as Rolls-Royce, Astra Zeneca, Pfizer, Mars, Shell and Unilever amongst others.

The results of many of our research projects make significant contributions to industry knowledge.The University is highly regarded on a social, economic, scientific and political level and respected by both the business and academic communities. We aim to firmly establish ourselves among the top ten UK universities by 2015 and to be recognised around the world for the quality of our education and research. Our status as a fast rising Top 75 University in the most widely circulated world ranking tables is an indication of our ambition, calibre and future potential.

We are very well placed to prosper in an increasingly competitive and globalised environment, despite the economic turbulence currently experienced by many countries. We are a comprehensive University and our size and scale make us resilient and allow us to respond to new opportunities.

Every year we attract increasing numbers of students whilst maintaining entry standards which are among the very highest in the country. We are fortunate in having quite extraordinary campuses which are a great benefit in student recruitment, and our campuses in Asia give us a unique asset in an increasingly globalised world.

The University is facing its future with a renewed and expanded sense of purpose and vision, which is the result of a year-long internal consultation that culminated in our ‘Strategic Plan 2010-15’. We are making the plan widely available so our current and prospective staff, students and community and commercial partners understand what drives us, what we intend to achieve, and how they can be part of our success.

Six campuses in three countriesWith established woodland, landscaped gardens and period buildings set around a large boating lake, Nottingham’s University Park campus is widely regarded as one of the most attractive campuses in the UK, receiving a record nine Green Flag Awards – the benchmark national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales. Nottingham is the only university to receive the award.

The international campuses have been designed to emulate the landscape of University Park Campus and attract students and visitors from around the globe.

We continue to invest considerably in our infrastructure, having spent £150 million over the last decade. With countless gardens and creative landscaping alongside state-of-the-art laboratories and teaching and research facilities, our campuses provide staff and students with a beautiful environment in which to work, study and live.

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Facts

• Around 44,000 high-calibre students

• 10,000 students study at our campuses in China and Malaysia making Nottingham the largest recruiter of overseas students to a British university campus

Key facts

• Over 350 undergraduate courses covering arts, business, engineering, law, medicine, science and social science • More than 360 taught masters courses

• Over 200 industrial sponsors of research

• Almost 8,000 members of staff

• Over 92%* of our undergraduates and 90%** of our postgraduates are employed or in further study six months after graduation.

* 2010/11 HESA data** Employment Indicator; postgraduates: known destinations of full-time leavers

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Nottingham is a thriving city in the heart of England and home to around 750,000 people. As the East Midlands premier commercial, retail, financial and business centre, Nottingham plays a distinctive role in the UK’s national and regional economic growth.

The city is rapidly developing and benefitting from major regeneration projects, in which the University is playing a vital part.

Location and transport Nottingham is located in the East Midlands in the heart of England. The city’s excellent transport links make it the ideal location from which to explore. Local, regional, national and international travel couldn’t be easier from here. Furthermore, due to its variety of public transport and cycle routes, Nottingham has been named as the least car dependent city in the UK.

‘It’s really no wonder that Nottingham is widely regarded as one of Britain’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. The compact city centre, just a short bus or bike ride from the University, combines heritage and history with contemporary culture...’ Guardian.co.uk

HistoryNottingham has a long history shrouded in drama, mystery and myth. From the world-famous outlaw, Robin Hood, to three literary giants, Lord Byron, D H Lawrence and Alan Silitoe, the city’s heritage is made of legends. Nottingham Castle, the Lace Market and the city’s network of underground caves are all famous historical attractions.

EventsNottingham is a city bursting with year-round events and activities for everyone to enjoy, whatever the season: fairgrounds, foreign markets, festivals, outstanding fireworks displays, cultural celebrations, music events and even outdoor ice skating. Notable events include Goose Fair, The Robin Hood Beer Festival, Riverside Festival and the Christmas Market.

CultureNottingham is enriched with a flourishing arts scene, including visual arts, music, theatre, cinema, literature and entertainment. People of all ages, interests and backgrounds are all well-catered for and encouraged to discover what Nottingham culture has to offer.

In a city which embraces all things cultural, budding performers, filmmakers, artists, writers, poets and musicians will also find a wealth of opportunities to get involved.

OutdoorsAside from the University’s award winning campuses, Nottingham boasts an array of open green spaces. Just by the University is the historical Wollaton Hall and deer park where you will find rolling pastures, woodland and a pretty lake. Closer to the city centre is the award winning Arboretum Park, perfect for enjoying a spot of tranquillity amongst the bustle. Newstead Abbey, the former home of the famous poet Lord Byron, features stunning medieval cloisters set in 300 acres of parkland with lakes, waterfalls and impressive gardens.

SportThe county is also home to an impressive range of major sports teams and first-class facilities. Nottingham is home to two professional football clubs, Nottingham Forest and Notts County as well as its own rugby club. The famous Trent Bridge Cricket ground is just outside the city centre as is the The National Water Sports Centre whilst the National Ice Centre resides in the heart of the city.

ShoppingNottingham is in the UK’s top 10 shopping destinations according to a 2010 retail survey, and with over 1,000 shops the reason is clear.

You will find an array of high street shops and good department stores in the city centre. The Victoria Centre and Broadmarsh Centre offer hours of indoor shopping. If designer chic is what you are looking for Nottingham’s Lace Market area has a number of designer outlets to offer, including Vivienne Westwood, Kurt Geiger and of course local designer Paul Smith. Nottingham also boasts a rapidly growing vintage scene. The historical area of Hockley offers a range of boutiques and independent outlets selling vintage and alternative garments, retro furnishings and vinyl records galore.

DiningBeing a culturally diverse city Nottingham has a lot of choice when it comes to eating out. There is a vast array of exciting foreign foods including Caribbean, Malaysian, Japanese and Greek cuisine. In Hockley and the Lace Market you will find many alternatives to mainstream coffee shops including Lee Rosy’s tea rooms and The Walk Cafe. There are also some highly awarded restaurants on offer in the city centre including World Service, Harts and Michelin starred Sat Bain’s.

For more information please go to www.nottingham.ac.uk/nottinghamlife

Living in Nottingham

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“One of Britain’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities.”www.guardian.co.uk

Faculty of Engineeringwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering

Engineering at NottinghamEngineering at Nottingham is one of the strongest engineering faculties in the UK with all departments recognised as being amongst the best in higher education. An engineering degree from The University of Nottingham, whether from the UK or Asia, is a statement of skill, innovation and quality.

A key part of this is the value we place on research-led teaching that enables students to engage creatively with new and exciting ideas.

According to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), engineering research at Nottingham is recognised as being ‘world-class’ with more than 75% graded as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. This result places the faculty firmly in the UK’s top five universities for engineering research.

VisionOur vision is to be recognised as a top five UK engineering faculty for teaching, research and knowledge transfer, and a world leader in transnational higher education in engineering.

We will achieve this via our:• global reach – delivering engineering programmes at The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, and the Shanghai Nottingham Advanced Academy (SNAA) • talented people – working and learning in a vibrant and supportive academic community• commitment to inspirational teaching• outstanding environment and facilities• world-class centres delivering fundamental and applied research for tomorrow’s technologies

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TeachingOur teaching strategy is to develop graduates who have a thorough grounding in their subject of study, are aware of research, have a critical approach to knowledge, can study independently, and have the skills and attributes to be successful in employment. We are particularly keen to ensure that our students have a well-balanced programme of lectures, tutorials and seminars. Laboratory work is an intrinsic part of our undergraduate degrees and is highly valued and enjoyed by our students. The concept of engineering as a design discipline is fostered, and students often work on live projects set by industry or on projects which benefi t society, particularly for developing countries.

Our students are taught by academics who are leaders in their fi elds of research enabling them to engage creatively with new and exciting ideas; an advantage which is acknowledged and valued by employers world-wide.

We have fi ve teaching departments responsible for delivering 40 undergraduate and 53 MSc programmes. They are:• Architecture and Built Environment• Civil Engineering• Chemical and Environmental Engineering• Electrical and Electronic Engineering• Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

ResearchAccording to the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE), our engineering research is recognised as being world-class with more than 75 per cent graded as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.

This result places the faculty fi rmly in the UK’s top fi ve universities for engineering research with our international campuses also competing on an international stage in selected research areas. We are building on these strengths to ensure that our internationally excellent research not only leads the fi eld, but remains fl exible to respond to new and emerging worldwide challenges. Our aim is to be a global leader in our areas of expertise. We will achieve this through targeted strategic investment in staff and facilities.

The Faculty of Engineering has implemented an integrated staffi ng structure ensuring it is well positioned to identify and attract new investment opportunities and to respond quickly and effi ciently to emerging global and multidisciplinary challenges. It has a total research portfolio of around £110 million.

The UK faculty has seven research divisions each of which host a number of world-leading research centres, groups and institutes.They are:• Architecture and Urbanism• Electrical Systems and Optics• Energy and Sustainability• Infrastructure and Geomatics• Manufacturing• Materials, Mechanics and Structures• Process and Environmental

Further information about the Faculty of Engineering UK is available at www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering. Information about Process and Environmental Research Division is at www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/research/processandenvironmental

Working with industryThe Faculty of Engineering welcomes and encourages industry to engage in both its teaching and research. Our industrial partners range from start-ups and SMEs to major multinationals, with many interactions leading to long-term relationships.

There are many ways we interact with industry including:• industrial secondments and placements• staff training• consultancy• technology licensing• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs)

For further information please visit our website: www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/linkswithindustry

Facts • Around 620 staff including 210 academics• Over 4,100 students including: 3,030 undergraduates (34% international) and 1,070 postgraduates

(68% international)• 590 postgraduate taught masters students (77% international)• 480 research students• Total research portfolio of around £110 million• Attracted £28.4 million in new awards in 2010-11• 560 live research projects (2011-12)

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The new Aerospace Technology Centre on the University’s Jubilee Campus.

“I am delighted to be opening the Aerospace Technology Centre. Rolls-Royce has enjoyed a long and successful partnership with the University including two University Technology Centres researching aero-engine transmission and manufacturing technologies. This new facility will help Rolls-Royce, the aerospace industry and The University of Nottingham maintain their positions at the forefront of technology.” John Rishton, Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce, at the opening of the Aerospace Technology Centre 2012.

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The Faculty of Engineering has adopted a clear, long-term vision of investment in its people, research and teaching, and is keen to support activities which have the potential to grow, and to deliver an influential amount of world-class research and knowledge transfer which addresses global issues and challenges. Key amongst these activities are the University’s priority groups where staff in the faculty are leading in key areas such as: aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy, and sustainable chemical and biological processing.

We are continuing to invest in our world-class infrastructure, to support talented people and to develop partnerships with industry, funding bodies and government agencies, to create an exemplary environment where discovery, scholarship, innovation, commercial exploitation and public engagement thrive.

New developmentsThe Energy Technologies BuildingThe £9 million Energy Technologies Building is set to become the UK’s most advanced research facility into new energy innovations and offers an extensive range of novel features, including the Wolfson Prototyping Hall; a 400 m2 and 12 m high testing facility allowing energy efficiency testing of full-scale building exteriors and features. The building also boasts a climate chamber, and an additional 200 m2 of external space open to the elements where tests can be carried out in real-time weather and daylight conditions, plus a hydrogen production and refuelling station.

The building itself has been designed to achieve a BREEAM Outstanding rating, the highest level for environmental sustainability with building design with low energy cooling and heating systems. A bio-fuel CHP generator will generate up to 150% of the total annual electricity requirement. The building will also produce more heat than it requires and the surplus will be directed to a neighbouring building.

The building was formally opened by Vice-Chancellor, Prof David Greenaway in October 2012 with keynote speeches from Steve Holliday, Chief Executive of National Grid and Dr Tony Cocker, Chief Executive Officer of E.ON UK.

Aerospace Technology CentreNottingham alumnus John Rishton, Chief Executive of Rolls-Royce, opened the new £5.1 million Aerospace Technology Centre at the University’s Innovation Park in October 2012. The centre will help to secure the University’s position as one of the leading institutions in the world for research into aerospace technologies.

The centre enables researchers to develop, integrate and demonstrate new technologies at a scale and complexity not currently possible within any other research institute in the UK.

The centre is at the heart of the Institute for Aerospace Technology which brings together a number of internationally leading research groups involved in work on aerospace materials, advanced manufacturing, more electric aircraft, aero engines and propulsion and aviation operations.

The University’s aerospace research portfolio amounts to over £50 million which includes over £20 million in funding from the EPSRC. Many of the world’s biggest aerospace businesses work with the faculty, including Rolls-Royce, GE, Airbus, EADS, Boeing, BAE Systems, GKN and Goodrich. In addition, staff are also working with many SMEs which play a key role in the aerospace supply chain.

Engineering and Science LibraryThe George Green Library, located in the heart of the faculties of engineering and science will see an £18 million investment in building refurbishment and extension which will almost double the existing space. Work is expected to be completed by the end of 2014.

Shanghai Nottingham Advanced Academy (SNAA)The University is developing a partnership agreement with East China University of Science and Technology (ECUST) to jointly deliver courses and training in University priorities areas including aerospace and green technology.

The Biorenewables and Bioprocessing GroupThis newly established and expanding group specialises in applying fundamental discoveries in the biosciences and chemistry to develop products, materials and processes of the future. The group aims to develop innovative processes and materials to exploit renewable feedstocks, including wastes. The group is funded by the UK Research Councils and industry, and has superb, newly equipped laboratories. The group is truly interdisciplinary, including chemical engineers, biologists and chemists, and collaborates with internationally leading groups in the UK, Europe and the USA.

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Chair in Biological EngineeringThe University of Nottingham has an outstanding international reputation for research in bioenergy and sustainable chemistry, and has recently established a new Biorenewables and Bioprocessing Group in the Faculty of Engineering. The University is also a world-leading centre for synthetic biology in clostridia and in yeast/fungal genetics, physiology and biotechnology. Thus, Nottingham has a leading position in sustainable chemicals manufacturing, encompassing both chemical and biocatalytic approaches.

The new chair is intended to strengthen this position, to build a world-leading Centre in Biocatalytic Manufacturing, specialising in biorenewables. The new post is funded by The University of Nottingham and is accompanied by a generous start up package.

The new appointee will join the Biorenewables and Bioprocessing Group in the Faculty of Engineering. The group is expanding rapidly, with five new appointments made within the last 24 months. The new post advertised will continue this rapid expansion. The group has new, state of the art laboratories for research on biocatalysis, including equipment for microbiology, enzymology, molecular biology, chemical analysis and fermentation. The group is funded by BBSRC, EPSRC and industry.

The purpose of the role will be to advance the discipline internally and externally to the University, to engage academe with the practice and to provide academic leadership for the discipline in the Faculty of Engineering. The role entails the design, delivery, supervision and assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching; the soliciting, execution and dissemination of research, nationally and internationally; the provision of advice, support and encouragement to colleagues and students and a contribution to the strategic management of the department, and, as required, by the University.

Key selection criteriaApplications are invited for the above post based in the Faculty of Engineering, building on chair and lecturer appointments within the last two years. The faculty is highly multidisciplinary, and wishes to build a world-leading centre for research and teaching in biocatalytic manufacturing, specialising in biorenewables. We are especially interested in candidates with expertise in any of the following areas: applied biocatalysis, synthetic biology/metabolic engineering, metabolic modelling, directed evolution, metagenomics and/or biocatalytic reaction engineering.

Candidates must have a demonstrable commitment to interdisciplinary working, and should have qualifications in chemical or biochemical engineering, or relevant biological or chemical sciences.

Candidates should have a substantial record of publications, a proven ability to attract research funding and demonstrable experience of leading research groups. The person appointed will be expected to undertake a leading role in the development of the University’s research programmes and strategic direction.

Additional informationThe role includes academic leadership (in teaching and research); development of their international reputation in their chosen are of research; creative thinking and the challenge and further development of ideas, theories, policies and practice, and to engage with colleagues at the University’s international campuses.

About the role

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How to apply

We recommend that you make an on-line application. Full details can be found at: www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Gill Stephens, tel: 0115 951 4002 or email: [email protected].

Please note that applications sent direct to this email address will not be accepted.

Due to the requirements of the UK Border and Immigration Agency, applicants who are not UK or EEA nationals and whose immigration status entitles them to work without restriction in the UK will be considered on an equal basis with UK and EEA nationals. Other non-UK or non-EEA nationals whose employment will require permission to work subject to a resident labour market test may only be considered if there are no suitable UK or EEA national candidates for the post. Please visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ for more information.

For further information please see:

Biorenewables and Bioprocessing groupwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering-rg/processandenvironmental/biorenewablesandbioprocessing/biorenewables-and-bioprocessing-research-group.aspx.

University of Nottingham research on Bioenergywww.nottingham.ac.uk/bioenergy/lace/

Driving Innovation in Chemical Engineeringwww.nottingham.ac.uk/dice/

Faculty of Engineeringwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering

Process and Environmental Research Divisionwww.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/research/processandenvironmental

Apply

Reference: JK06639X2

Closing Date: 31 March 2013

Job Type: Research & Teaching, Professorial

Location: Faculty of Engineering

Contract Status: This post will be offered on a permanent contract

Hours of Work: Full-time

Reporting to: Head of Department

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“Our staff are the basis of our success. Our ambition and vision for the future means that more than ever, we are determined to attract, retain and motivate staff of the highest calibre.”University Strategic Plan 2010-15

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For further informationplease contact:

t: +44 (0)115 951 4002e: [email protected]: www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering

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