Academic Director and Chair

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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Full-time
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint an outstanding and internationally recognised academic leader to serve as the inaugural Jenkins Chair and founding Director of the Centre for Clean Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET). This flagship appointment will position the University at the forefront of the UK’s transition to Net Zero, clean growth, and environmental sustainability, with the Director shaping an ambitious vision aligned to national priorities and major funding opportunities, including UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

The University of Liverpool provides a distinctive platform for this ambition, combining interdisciplinary research strengths with major investments in facilities including the Stephenson Institute for Renewable Energy (SIRE) and Chadwick Institute for Nuclear Innovation, both integral to CEET, alongside the Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) and Digital Innovation Facility (D...