Newcastle University (Singapore Campus)

Assistant Professor in Naval Architecture (1 post)

Assistant Professor in Marine Engineering (1 post)

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits, in Singapore. We have premises at the new Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) campus at Punggol, where undergraduate teaching takes place, and a postgraduate research institute at the central location of Beach Road. We have flexible working arrangements, and a generous healthcare insurance and holiday leave entitlement package. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community and strongly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those who will enhance the diversity of our team.

University Overview

Newcastle University is a world-class UK University, advancing knowledge, providing creative solutions and solving global problems. We are a people focused university that harnesses academic excellence, innovation and creativity to provide benefits to individuals, to organisations and to society as a whole.

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. We strongly encourage applications from women and persons with disabilities. All applications will be reviewed based on merit, and selection decisions will be made without bias.

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

Newcastle University in Singapore has been delivering high quality degrees in Singapore since 2009 and have graduated more than 4,000 students at UG, PGT and PGR level. We deliver jointly awarded undergraduate Newcastle University degrees with the Singapore Institute of Technology in electrical power engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering, and mechanical design and manufacturing engineering.

At Newcastle Research and Innovation Institute, we provide postgraduate research training and work closely with industry partners in the delivery of our research degrees (PhD, MPhil), as well as delivering continuous professional development for our industry partners. Attracting and retaining staff with industry relevant expertise, and who are dedicated to providing a student experience of the highest calibre is our priority.

Closing Date of Application: 29 August 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 15 September 2025

The interview (including a power-point presentation on your research and teaching methodology) will take place in Singapore or via videoconference for candidate currently based overseas.

Successful candidates will be appointed to a fixed term contract of 3 years in the first instance, with opportunities to be made open ended.

The role

The posts present opportunities to join the engineering academic cluster of Newcastle University in Singapore, becoming valued members of our highly regarded Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering team, which links into our internationally renowned Naval Architecture Marine Engineering and Offshore Engineering in NUiS, Singapore and Marine, Offshore and Subsea Technology (MOST) group and School of Engineering in the UK. Our Engineering cluster group has a broad base of expertise from a wide range of engineering and scientific backgrounds.

We are seeking to appoint two Assistant Professors, one in Naval Architecture and another in Marine Engineering.

For Marine Engineering candidates, we are seeking applicants whose teaching capability and research interests include:

• Maritime decarbonisation, renewables & new energy and shipping sustainability

• Digitalisation and AI in marine technology

Through your research and teaching you will deliver expertise in:

• Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Fluid Machinery, and Internal Combustion Engines;

• Advancing greener and smarter transport operations;

• Exploring pathways towards net-zero intermodal transport;

• Developing intelligent and smart systems for marine and transport applications;

• Enhancing transport safety, cyber security and system resilience.

For Naval Architecture candidates, we are seeking applicants whose teaching capability and research interests include:

• Maritime decarbonisation, renewables & new energy and shipping sustainability

• Digitalisation and AI in marine technology

• Hydrodynamics & CFD and Structural Analysis & FEA

Through your research and teaching you will deliver expertise in:

• Naval Architecture (Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Manoeuvring and Stability).

• Marine and Offshore Structures including strength of materials

• Supporting transport operations to become both greener and smarter

• Investigating pathways to net zero intermodal transport

The University has developed an Academic Job Summary Guidance document here which summarises the range of activities that academic colleagues may be expected to perform.

Informal enquiries about the role may be made to Professor Jonathan Galloway, jonathan.galloway@newcastle.ac.uk.

To apply, please upload in one-file, the following documents onto the job-portal.

• Full CV including funding and publication list.

• Letter of application which demonstrates and evidences how you meet the criteria of the post.

If you are a Singaporean/ Permanent Resident, please use the job-portal: https://www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg

If you are an international candidate, please apply on: https://www.jobstreet.com

Specific Responsibilities of Position - Assistant Professor

The successful candidate must be able to provide evidence of a commitment to high quality educational provision and strong student experience, and it is expected that successful candidates would have an emerging publication record with potential for peer reviewed publications at international level in high quality peer reviewed journals and conferences. It is expected that the candidate's expertise and interests will fit within the existing Singapore campuses scope of activity and will bring strong complementary expertise to the existing research teams. It is expected that the candidate will demonstrate the capacity to successfully supervise research projects. There is also a requirement to serve on campus, faculty and university committees, and to perform administrative duties as required by the Provost and CEO Singapore campus.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, developing innovative teaching materials and supporting an excellent student experience.

• Contribute collegiately and collaboratively to the working environment in the Newcastle University Singapore engineering cluster, and sustaining collaboration with Newcastle University UK and other Newcastle University campuses.

• Conduct internationally excellent research in naval architecture, marine and offshore structures, marine technology or a closely engineering related subject area, publishing high-quality outputs and demonstrating impact.

• Support income generation activity, through international research funding opportunities, collaborative grants, and industry-facing continuous professional development.

• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects, as well as PhD students.

• Contribute to curriculum development within Marine Technology, with a focus upon naval architecture, marine and offshore structures, marine technology or a closely engineering related subject area.

• Collaborate in an interdisciplinary way within the University, across campuses, and with external partners to enhance the reach of our educational offer, and research impact.

• Participate in academic leadership and management activities within the School.

• Engage in knowledge exchange and public engagement, working with industry, government, and the wider public.

• Represent the discipline on relevant School, Faculty, or University committees/groups.

• To participate in the management and administration of the Singapore campus contribute to the development of new initiatives.

The Person (Assistant Professor in Marine Engineering)

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Strong subject knowledge in power systems, automation, instrumentation, and control systems relevant to marine vessels (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Experience in the design and development of equipment and systems for operation in ocean and offshore environments (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Solid understanding of core engineering principles, including thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and mechanical systems, with direct application to marine systems such as propulsion, HVAC, pumps, and engines (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Experience in teaching or assessment at undergraduate or postgraduate levels (demonstrated at application stage).

• Track record of high-quality research at an international level, demonstrated through: High-impact publications in Engineering journals; Conference presentations and invited talks; and Clear research vision with potential for significant future contributions (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Ability to collaborate with academic, industrial, and international partners (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience in delivering effective learning materials (demonstrated at interview)

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, balancing teaching, research, and administration (demonstrated at application and interview).

Attributes and Behaviours

• Commitment to becoming a pro-active collegiate and collaborative approach that supports a positive and inclusive working environment that is professional and agile (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Willingness to participate in research projects, including those with collaborators outside the School and to assist with the administration of the School (demonstrated at application and interview).

• A vision for research that represents a good fit with the aims of the academic unit and aligns with Newcastle University expectations of a teaching and research academic post (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Demonstrable commitment to our institutional values (demonstrated at application and interview).

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Marine Technology or mechanical engineering.

• A PhD degree and in-depth subject knowledge/expertise in marine technology, mechanical engineering or a closely engineering related subject area.

Desirable

• A recognised teaching qualification in Higher Education or equivalent experience (or willingness to work towards attaining a recognised teaching qualification, supported by Newcastle University),

• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution

The Person (Assistant Professor in Naval Architecture)

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Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable subject knowledge in Naval Architecture (Resistance, Propulsion, Seakeeping, Manoeuvring and Stability) or a closely engineering related subject area (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Solid understanding of core engineering principles (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Experience in teaching or assessment at undergraduate or postgraduate levels (demonstrated at application stage).

• Track record of high-quality research at an international level, demonstrated through: High-impact publications in Engineering journals; Conference presentations and invited talks; and Clear research vision with potential for significant future contributions (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Ability to collaborate with academic, industrial, and international partners (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience in delivering effective learning materials (demonstrated at interview)

• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, balancing teaching, research, and administration (demonstrated at application and interview).

Attributes and Behaviours

• Commitment to becoming a pro-active collegiate and collaborative approach that supports a positive and inclusive working environment that is professional and agile (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Willingness to participate in research projects, including those with collaborators outside the School and to assist with the administration of the School (demonstrated at application and interview).

• A vision for research that represents a good fit with the aims of the academic unit and aligns with Newcastle University expectations of a teaching and research academic post (demonstrated at application and interview).

• Demonstrable commitment to our institutional values (demonstrated at application and interview).

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in naval architecture, marine and offshore structures or a cognate discipline.

• A PhD degree and in-depth subject knowledge/expertise in naval architecture, marine and offshore structures, marine technology or a closely engineering related subject area.

Desirable

• A recognised teaching qualification in Higher Education or equivalent experience (or willingness to work towards attaining a recognised teaching qualification, supported by Newcastle University),

Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution