Senior Lecturer - Aerospace Engineering
THE PAPUA NEW GUINEA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
The Papua New Guinea University of Technology (PNGUoT) is in the industrial city of Lae, the second largest city in Papua New Guinea. The city of Lae has an airport with flights to any location in PNG. The University is the only technological university in the Pacific. It has a main campus and three amalgamated colleges. The main campus has 14 academic schools under 6 faculties including a Department of Open and Distance Learning (DODL). It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, natural and applied sciences, built environment, language, and business. The university has an Information Technology Services department and a Library.
Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
The Faculty of Engineering is the cornerstone of technological advancement at PNGUoT, the only technological university in Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific (excluding Australia and New Zealand). The faculty offers cutting‑edge undergraduate and postgraduate programs built on a strong foundation of engineering principles and practical applications.
On this foundation, the faculty is organised into four dynamic schools:
- School of Civil Engineering
- School of Electrical & Communication Engineering
- School of Mechanical Engineering
- School of Mining Engineering
Applications are now invited for the following positions:
School of Mechanical Engineering
The school offers a four-year undergraduate degree and a graduate master’s program in Mechanical Engineering. The school has 10 academic members, 13 technical staff, and 3 administrative staff. There are six laboratories in Thermal and Heat Transfer, manufacturing, material science laboratory, and thermodynamics that includes refrigeration and air conditioning for students’ laboratory work and research, along with a medium- size workshop with facilities for machining, milling, a computer numerical control (CNC) machine, EDM, and fabrication including a 3000-degree Celsius foundry.
The school also has an NDT Centre for research and consultancy service to the industry. Several types of research are done in the areas of design and manufacturing, materials characterization, renewable energy and environment, mechatronics, engineering education, and refrigeration and air conditioning.
Senior Lecturer – Aerospace Engineering
The University invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced academics for the position of Senior Lecturer in Aerospace Engineering within the School of Mechanical Engineering.
The successful candidate will contribute to excellence in teaching, research, innovation, consultancy and industry engagement while supporting the continued development of PNGUoT’s Aerospace Engineering programme.
Areas of Specialisation
Applicants should demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Aerodynamics and Flight Dynamics
- Flight Performance and Aerospace Propulsion
- Aerospace Structures and Structural Dynamics
- Aerospace Systems Engineering and Systems Integration
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Multiphysics Simulation and High-Performance Computing
- Fluid-Structure Interaction and Aeroelasticity
- Space Engineering
- Spacecraft Design and Systems Engineering
- Orbital Mechanics and Mission Analysis
- Satellite Technology and Applications
- Aircraft Design, Control Systems and Avionics
- Aerospace Materials and Composite Structures
- Engineering Management and Aerospace Research Management
Primary Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Deliver high-quality undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in Aerospace Engineering and related Mechanical Engineering disciplines.
- Develop, review and continuously improve undergraduate and postgraduate curricula to meet international accreditation and industry standards.
- Design, coordinate and supervise laboratory classes, simulation exercises, engineering design projects and capstone projects.
- Supervise Honours, Master’s and PhD students, providing academic guidance and research mentorship.
- Establish and maintain an active research programme, publishing in reputable international peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
- Secure competitive external research funding, consultancy projects and industry-supported research contracts.
- Develop collaborative partnerships with local aviation industries, aerospace companies, defence agencies, government organisations, research institutions and international aerospace organisations.
- Undertake consultancy and provide technical expertise in Aerospace Engineering and related disciplines.
- Contribute to programme accreditation, quality assurance, academic administration and university governance.
- Provide academic leadership through mentoring junior academic staff, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration and promoting excellence in teaching, research and service.
- Work collaboratively with students, colleagues, industry partners and professional bodies to strengthen teaching, research and innovation.
- Contribute to the strategic development and international profile of the University’s Aerospace Engineering programme.
Qualification & Experience
Applicants must possess:
- A PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics or a closely related discipline.
- A Bachelor of Engineering (Aerospace Engineering) or equivalent qualification from a Washington Accord-accredited institution (or recognised equivalent).
Experience and Technical Expertise
Applicants should demonstrate:
- At least 5 years of university teaching, research and/or senior industry experience in Aerospace Engineering or related fields.
- A distinguished record of internationally recognised research with more than 5 indexed publications and with significant publications, citations and research impact.
- Expertise in one or more Aerospace Engineering disciplines, including aerodynamics, propulsion, aerospace structures, systems engineering, computational fluid dynamics or space engineering.
- Experience in laboratory-based teaching involving wind tunnels, propulsion systems, structural testing, flight simulation or spacecraft systems.
- Proficiency in engineering software such as MATLAB/Simulink, ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, ABAQUS, CAD/CAE and other advanced simulation tools.
- Experience in supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects.
- A proven record of research publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
- Experience in attracting or participating in externally funded research projects and consultancy.
- Curriculum development, programme accreditation and quality assurance experience.
- Strong industry engagement and collaboration with aviation, aerospace or defence sectors.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent teaching and research capabilities.
- Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills.
- Effective analytical, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and with industry partners.
- Professional integrity and commitment to academic excellence.
- Commitment to innovation, lifelong learning and continuous professional development.
- Dedication to advancing Aerospace Engineering education, research and innovation in Papua New Guinea and internationally.
Conditions of Service
Base Salary Range: PGK66,060– PGK80,740 per annum
Base IMA Range: PGK88,058 – PGK107,159 per annum
IMA = International Market Allowance
(Level of appointment depends upon qualification and experience)
The initial contract period is for three years. Benefits include a gratuity of 30% of salary in the first year, 35% in the second year, and 40% in the third year (paid on fortnightly basis), support for approved research, appointment and repatriation fares for yourself and dependents, book & equipment allowance of PGK750.00 per annum, settling-in/out allowance of PGK1,700.00 for single & PGK3,600.00 for accompanied plus PGK200.00 for each of two authorized dependent children (under 19 years) on appointment and repatriation, six weeks paid leave per year, recreation leave fares for yourself, spouse & two authorized dependents after 18 months of service and education fares and assistance towards school fees for authorized dependents are available. Staff members are also permitted to earn from consultancy up to 50% of their earnings annually. Consultancy projects need to be approved by the respective Head of School and the Vice Chancellor’s office. Furnished accommodation is provided on campus. All earnings in PNG attract income tax, the tax rates are progressive and the maximum rate is 40%.
Please note that the settling-in/out allowance varies depending on the country of recruitment.
Application Procedure
Detailed application with curriculum vitae including certified copies of qualifications, names and addresses including email addresses, phone numbers of three (3) current referees including one from past/present employer, if any, should be sent to the address below:
The Executive Director – Human Resources
PNG University of Technology
Private Mail Bag
Lae, 411
Papua New Guinea
Applications must be compiled and sent as one PDF file to recruitment@pnguot.ac.pg with an indication of their earliest availability to take up the appointment.
PLEASE NOTE
- Applications will remain open until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.
- Only shortlisted applications will be acknowledged.
- PNGUoT is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Female applicants are particularly encouraged to apply.