Vice Chancellor’s Engineering Fellowships

About the project

Shape the future of engineering research at the University of Liverpool.

The University of Liverpool is investing in the next generation of engineering research leaders through five prestigious Vice-Chancellor’s Engineering Fellowships.

We are seeking exceptional researchers with ambitious ideas, outstanding potential and the vision to develop internationally leading research programmes that address some of the world's most significant scientific, technological and societal challenges.

These fellowships are based within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and offer a range of opportunities to develop your research within a research-intensive Russell Group university.

About the fellowships

Our five-year Engineering Fellowships provide a platform for developing distinctive research programmes and contributing to engineering research at Liverpool.

Fellows will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment with opportunities to:

We particularly welcome ambitious research programmes that align with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) priorities and the opportunities identified within the UK Modern Industrial Strategy .

• Establish distinctive and internationally competitive research programmes
• Develop ambitious proposals for major external research funding
• Build strategic partnerships with leading researchers, industry and other external organisations
• Translate research discoveries into meaningful scientific, economic, environmental and societal impact
• Contribute to the development of emerging research strengths and future engineering capabilities at Liverpool.

Research opportunities

Engineering research at Liverpool spans a broad range of disciplines, bringing together fundamental discovery, technological innovation and real-world application.

We welcome applications across engineering, particularly in areas including:

We are also particularly interested in research that connects these areas through enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), digital engineering, advanced modelling and sustainable engineering approaches.

These themes are intended to inspire rather than restrict applications. We strongly encourage innovative, interdisciplinary proposals that complement, connect or extend our existing research strengths.

• Advanced materials, manufacturing and circular design
• Intelligent, connected and autonomous systems
• Energy, aerospace and future mobility
• Maritime, infrastructure and environmental resilience
• Chemical and process engineering for sustainable industry
• Biomedical engineering, engineering biology and healthcare technologies
• Defence, security and resilient engineering systems.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking ambitious and creative researchers who have demonstrated research excellence and show exceptional potential to become internationally recognised leaders in their disciplines.

Successful candidates will have original research ideas, a clear research vision and the potential to lead a programme of work that attracts competitive external funding.

Applicants will typically have at least three years of postdoctoral or equivalent research-intensive experience, including experience gained outside higher education.

We welcome applications from researchers across a wide range of disciplines, sectors and career pathways. Current holders of personal research fellowships are also encouraged to apply.

How to apply

You can apply via our e-recruitment system . You will need to register for an online account .

Applications will only be considered if the following three documents are submitted together:

The deadline for applications is 11.30pm on Monday 30 November 2026 .

• The application form ( on our e-recruitment system )
• CV (to be uploaded with your application)
• Outline research proposal (template provided on our e-recruitment site).

Engineering research at Liverpool

The University of Liverpool has a proud tradition of engineering discovery, innovation and collaboration. Our School of Engineering brings together expertise across a wide range of disciplines, working with academic, industrial and public-sector partners to develop new knowledge, technologies and solutions to global challenges. Continued investment in research talent, infrastructure and strategic partnerships supports our ambition to advance engineering research and innovation.

Related content

• Faculty of Science and Engineering
• School of Engineering
• Research and innovation at Liverpool

Research areas