Lecturer in Maritime Technology
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39,906 to £56,535 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Plymouth |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B1123 |
Summary
Are you a marine technology professional looking for a new opportunities and challenges in autonomous systems, marine control and digital systems? Then the School of Engineering Computing and Mathematics (SECaM) at the University of Plymouth could be for you!
SECaM is a welcoming and inspiring place to work and study. SECaM is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and includes the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computer science, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering, and navigation and maritime science. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused on the advancement of knowledge and the creation of innovative solutions that have a positive impact on society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, marine and maritime technologies, coastal engineering and robotics to maritime cybersecurity, autonomy, artificial intelligence and data science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Maritime Technology to enhance and strengthen our research and teaching capacities in the areas of marine autonomy, maritime operations, control and digital systems. You will be working to design and deliver innovative teaching on these topics that prepares and inspires undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue careers in the maritime sector. This teaching should reflect the focus on experiential learning at the University of Plymouth. It should also be informed by your research in these topics, collaborating with academics (both internally and externally) and industry to achieve real impact on the maritime sector. You will also be asked to design and engaging in student recruitment activities, demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for your subject area.
You will:
• Be encouraged throughout teaching, research and recruitment activities to maximise the benefits gained from the university’s wide range of marine related facilities. These include our Maritime Simulation Laboratory, the COAST Laboratory and the Marine Station.
• Take responsibility for leading and managing these activities, while reporting to members of the school leadership team and working with staff from across the university.
• Design and deliver innovative teaching based on you research and / or experience in the maritime sector.
• Develop and lead research impactful to the maritime sector, collaborating with academics and industry, both nationally and internationally.
• Inspire new students to study maritime subjects at the University of Plymouth through engagement in recruitment activities.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Tom Crichton: by email at T.Crichton@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for
You should:
• Hold a PhD in Maritime Technology or a closely related discipline and have significant industrial experience in the maritime sector.
• Have demonstratable enthusiasm for developing and delivering experiential and inspirational teaching that is informed by research and /or industrial experience in the maritime sector.
• Either have a track record of engaging with industry partners to develop and deliver innovative research that has meaningful impact on the maritime sector or be able to demonstrate the aptitude to build this engagement.
• Have a track record of attracting funding to support research or be able to present a plan on how you will do this.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The appointment of the City of Plymouth as the UK’s National Centre for Marine Autonomy makes this an exciting time to join the University of Plymouth as a lecturer in Maritime Technology. These opportunities are further enhanced through the university being a key partner of ‘Team Plymouth’, which aims to maximise the opportunities resulting from the UK government’s substantial defence investment into the city.
The university has a wide range of marine facilities available to support maritime teaching and research. These include our Maritime Simulation Laboratory, the COAST Laboratory and a fleet of autonomous vessels stationed at our waterside Marine Station. The university is also a partner of Smart Sound Plymouth the UK’s leading testing facility for marine autonomy, uncrewed systems, and advanced ocean technologies.
The School holds an Athena Swan Silver award that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. We welcome applications from all backgrounds including women and members of other currently underrepresented groups.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
SECaM is a welcoming and inspiring place to work and study. SECaM is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and includes the subject areas of civil and coastal engineering, computer science, electrical and electronic engineering and robotics, mathematical sciences, mechanical, marine and materials engineering, and navigation and maritime science. We are a collaborative and interdisciplinary community of world-leading academics and researchers focused on the advancement of knowledge and the creation of innovative solutions that have a positive impact on society. We have an extensive portfolio of research from offshore renewable energy, marine and maritime technologies, coastal engineering and robotics to maritime cybersecurity, autonomy, artificial intelligence and data science. With many internationally recognised experts, our teaching staff are passionate about providing an innovative and inspiring learning experience.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Maritime Technology to enhance and strengthen our research and teaching capacities in the areas of marine autonomy, maritime operations, control and digital systems. You will be working to design and deliver innovative teaching on these topics that prepares and inspires undergraduate and postgraduate students to pursue careers in the maritime sector. This teaching should reflect the focus on experiential learning at the University of Plymouth. It should also be informed by your research in these topics, collaborating with academics (both internally and externally) and industry to achieve real impact on the maritime sector. You will also be asked to design and engaging in student recruitment activities, demonstrating enthusiasm and passion for your subject area.
You will:
• Be encouraged throughout teaching, research and recruitment activities to maximise the benefits gained from the university’s wide range of marine related facilities. These include our Maritime Simulation Laboratory, the COAST Laboratory and the Marine Station.
• Take responsibility for leading and managing these activities, while reporting to members of the school leadership team and working with staff from across the university.
• Design and deliver innovative teaching based on you research and / or experience in the maritime sector.
• Develop and lead research impactful to the maritime sector, collaborating with academics and industry, both nationally and internationally.
• Inspire new students to study maritime subjects at the University of Plymouth through engagement in recruitment activities.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Tom Crichton: by email at T.Crichton@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for
You should:
• Hold a PhD in Maritime Technology or a closely related discipline and have significant industrial experience in the maritime sector.
• Have demonstratable enthusiasm for developing and delivering experiential and inspirational teaching that is informed by research and /or industrial experience in the maritime sector.
• Either have a track record of engaging with industry partners to develop and deliver innovative research that has meaningful impact on the maritime sector or be able to demonstrate the aptitude to build this engagement.
• Have a track record of attracting funding to support research or be able to present a plan on how you will do this.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The appointment of the City of Plymouth as the UK’s National Centre for Marine Autonomy makes this an exciting time to join the University of Plymouth as a lecturer in Maritime Technology. These opportunities are further enhanced through the university being a key partner of ‘Team Plymouth’, which aims to maximise the opportunities resulting from the UK government’s substantial defence investment into the city.
The university has a wide range of marine facilities available to support maritime teaching and research. These include our Maritime Simulation Laboratory, the COAST Laboratory and a fleet of autonomous vessels stationed at our waterside Marine Station. The university is also a partner of Smart Sound Plymouth the UK’s leading testing facility for marine autonomy, uncrewed systems, and advanced ocean technologies.
The School holds an Athena Swan Silver award that demonstrates our ongoing commitment to advancing gender equality and success for all. We welcome applications from all backgrounds including women and members of other currently underrepresented groups.
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.