Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Professor of Sustainable Construction The Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering is seeking to appoint a professor to lead the establishment and development of new research grouping in the field of waste related to construction materials within our BRE Centre for Innovative Construction Materials (BRE CICM). This appointment will complement and strengthen existing research work with the centre. The BRE CICM receives direct sponsorship from the BRE Trust and since its establishment in 2006 has grown into one of the largest research centres at the University of Bath. Based primarily in the joint Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering it has around 50 active researchers. The centre s focus lies in research leading to the appropriate use of innovative and sustainable construction materials from an holistic standpoint of structural and environmental performance. Links with the other research centres in the department are a very important part of the centre s work, especially in the field of building physics. The Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering is committed to high-quality research, teaching and learning. We are placed in the top six in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. Informal enquiries about the post may be made to: Professor Pete Walker, Head of Civil Engineering and Director of BRE CICM Tel: +44 (0)1225 386646 Email: p.walker@bath.ac.uk or Professor Tim Ibell, Head of Department Tel: +44 (0)1225 386365 Email: t.j.ibell@bath.ac.uk A strategic appointment: investing in research, inspiring minds, creating knowledge. /study 1
The University The University of Bath is proud to be one of the UK s leading universities, with an international reputation for the quality of our research and teaching. Our mission is to deliver world-class research and teaching, educating our graduates to become future leaders and innovators, and benefiting the wider population through our research, enterprise and influence. We have a strong commitment to the people we employ and value the contributions made by all our staff. We offer an excellent working environment, great benefits and a compact and friendly campus. We have over 2500 staff and nearly 15,000 students. Further facts and figures are available from: /about/facts/ Research Our research excels across science, engineering, management, social sciences and the humanities. It influences national and international policy debates, and contributes to sustainable development and technology. The 2008 Research Assessment Exercise placed Bath s position as one of the top research universities in the UK. Our research portfolio of grants and contracts is worth about 100 million. Some key areas of research include: built environment; complex systems; digital entertainment; drug development; genomics and biological development; health and wellbeing; innovative manufacturing; low carbon energy; organisation studies; photonics; probability; regenerative medicine; social, political, economic and environmental security; sustainable chemical technologies; sustainable construction; sustainable energy and the environment. Teaching We pride ourselves on the student experience we provide. Bath produces well rounded, highly successful graduates who command excellent jobs in the graduate market. In addition to ranking as one of the top universities for employability, our placement programmes give our graduates a real advantage with starting salaries over 4,000 higher than the average for UK graduates. Our students have access to teachers who are themselves pushing back the boundaries of knowledge through research and innovation. Academic Investment The University is making a significant new investment in academic staff in order to further enhance our research profile and the learning environment for our students. This investment will enable us to enhance key areas of existing research strength and teaching. We are seeking to appoint people to professorial positions in a range of areas covering: energy materials, probability, regenerative medicine, healthcare engineering, low carbon vehicles, sustainable construction, security and resilience, public policy, health economics, family business and entrepreneurship, consumer marketing, and management accounting. The University is committed to appointing world-leading research academics to these posts. Details of responsibilities will be subject to further discussion with the preferred candidates. However we expect that those appointed will provide outstanding research leadership, including: Publishing research in leading academic journals Generating significant grant income Enhancing our research culture and activities Supporting collaborative research activity Promoting our research to external bodies such as funding agencies, industry, and government Those appointed will also: contribute to academic strategic planning; engage in teaching; and undertake administrative and associated tasks, as appropriate.
Faculty of Engineering & Design The Faculty of Engineering & Design comprises four academic departments covering the main branches of engineering: Architecture & Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Electronic & Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering The departments are united by a common interest in design, an area of strategic importance to all industrial sectors and one in which we have a high reputation in both teaching and research. Undergraduate teaching within the Faculty is primarily focused on teaching future Chartered Engineers; the Faculty also offers a range of taught Masters and postgraduate Diploma programmes, CPD and Distance Learning opportunities. The Engineering and Design Graduate Experience (EDGE) At the Faculty of Engineering and Design s Graduate School we carry out world-leading research that leads to breakthroughs and new ways of thinking. Today s engineering and architectural leaders need to embrace research and innovation in business. Global energy and environmental problems pose a serious challenge, but they also offer great opportunities to those with technical know-how.
The Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering Introduction The Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering is one of four departments in the Faculty of Engineering & Design. The Department has a unique character with its particular combination of architecture and civil engineering. Periods of joint teaching are spread throughout the first degree courses. The first semester of the first year is common to both groups of students, and in subsequent years there are periods of group design project work. This interdisciplinary approach has been commended by accreditation bodies across the professions, as well as being recognised by the award of many external prizes to graduates in both disciplines. The Department has been rated as excellent for its teaching of both Architecture and Civil Engineering. The student standards are among the highest in the country for both disciplines, both at entry and at graduation. Graduates are actively sought by the very best employers, with the vast majority going on to careers in their chosen discipline, either in research or in practice, many doing so after gap periods doing voluntary work overseas. Staff Staff in the department have backgrounds in architecture, civil and structural engineering, building physics and materials science. There are 36 FTE staff in the department, supported in teaching by over 100 part-time tutors. The current Head of Department is Professor Tim Ibell. Director of BRE CICM is Professor Pete Walker. Research There are currently about 140 MSc and 50 research postgraduates and research is organised around two research centres (BRE CICM and CASA) and one research unit (EDEn): Centre for Advanced Studies in Architecture (CASA) CASA is concerned with the integration of two apparently diverse fields, namely architectural history and computer modelling. This work has resulted in CASA being involved in the design of major exhibitions on the work of the architects Leon Battista Alberti and Sir John Soane. The work on computer modelling has also developed with the construction of a detailed 3D model of the City of Bath which is used for planning and urban design. Left: Hempod: experimental hemp-lime building at the University of Bath
Engineering and Design of Environments (EDEn) Research Unit EDEn focuses on research issues associated with climate change, sustainable development and environmental modelling. In particular, research is conducted into building physics, façade engineering, sustainable design, environmental modelling and coastal engineering. These are major areas for future staff collaboration at both Department and at University level. EDEn draws on the Department s considerable links with industry and the professions in its promotion of energy efficient and climate awareness design. CFD is used for research into hydraulics-related research, fluid-structure interaction, ventilation and urban-scale air flow. EDEn also houses an Armfield Hydraulic Flume, which is used for teaching and research. In addition to these Departmentally-based Research Centres, another centre, CWCT, is sponsored by industry and has strong links with the Department: Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT) CWCT is concerned with the design, manufacture, construction and maintenance of building envelopes. The Centre is supported by clients, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, main and specialist contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other research and testing organisations. Research includes work on the design and installation of façade systems, and the environmental performance of building envelopes. The Department occupies purpose-built accommodation on the campus, completed in 1989. This houses a range of laboratories and workshops on the ground floor, lecture theatres and exhibition spaces on the first floor, and offices and design studios on the two upper floors, which extend into the adjoining building. The Department has laboratories for Structures, Geotechnics, Materials, Timber Engineering, Hydraulics, Acoustics and Lighting. These cater for laboratorybased teaching of all undergraduates, and for all laboratorybased research conducted by staff, as well as augmenting a substantial timber workshop with three laser-cutters for model-making. They are headed by the Chief Technician, with a further five technicians working across all the laboratories. The Department also has a dedicated Computer Technician. Teaching The post holder will be expected to contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, inspiring some of the brightest students in the country. Due to the joint nature of the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, collaborative, integrated design is central to our studio teaching across all disciplines. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute effectively in this regard, so that design experience and a broad outlook would be an advantage. There are currently nearly 600 undergraduate students, about 100 MSc students, over 50 research students and staff, and around 35 teaching and research academics. The intake standard is high, with aggregate A level grades in excess of AAA for both disciplines. The undergraduate architecture courses are the BSc in Architecture (RIBA Part 1) and the Masters in Architecture (RIBA Part 2). The undergraduate engineering courses are the MEng in Civil and Architectural Engineering, the MEng in Civil Engineering, and the BEng in Civil Engineering. All can be taken as sandwich courses with supervised industrial placements. The flagship course is the five year sandwich MEng in Civil and Architectural Engineering, which epitomises the aim of the department to produce graduate engineers with knowledge and design ability in building environmental engineering as well as civil and structural engineering, so that they are able to integrate all aspects of building design. The Department also offers a PG Certificate in Professional Practice (RIBA Part 3). In addition to the undergraduate courses, the Department also offers the following postgraduate programmes: MSc in Façade Engineering MSc in Architectural Engineering: Environmental Design MSc in International Construction Management MSc in the Conservation of Historic Buildings MSc in the Conservation of Historical Gardens MPhil in Innovative Structural Engineering MPhil in Computational Architectonics MPhil in Architectural History & Theory MPhil and PhD by research Further Information Salary will be commensurate with the position. Full details of the role and associated Person Specification, together with how to apply can be found at /excellence
The City Living in Bath The World Heritage City of Bath is one of the most interesting, elegant and vibrant cities in the UK. The city is known for its many beautiful buildings and the natural hot springs which gave the city its name. From the historic Roman Baths to the contemporary Thermae Bath Spa, the city has a unique blend of architectural heritage and modern living. Bath is home to several excellent museums and galleries, and hosts various arts festivals throughout the year. There are over 150 restaurants, cafés and traditional pubs set within a great range of shopping from high street stores and small specialist shops to a flea market. Bath is a beautifully green city, adorned with floral displays and bounded by wooded hills. The mainline railway means London is within easy reach and the nearby motorway connects Bath to the rest of the UK. Bath has an excellent range of schools with a wide choice of secondary education. There are numerous parks, play areas and open spaces including the wonderful Royal Victoria Park, one of the first public parks in the country. Bath is surrounded by magnificent countryside and interesting places. Stonehenge, Salisbury, Wells, Glastonbury, Cheddar Gorge, Oxford and Bristol are all within easy reach of Bath. The city offers many enjoyable outdoor activities. You can take a boat trip on the River Avon, walk beside the Kennet and Avon Canal or make use of the superb sports facilities.