Lecturer in Energy Demand, Buildings and Data Analytics(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

About UCL and The Bartlett

University College London (UCL) is one of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised for academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and real-world impact. UCL plays a central role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, energy transition, and sustainable urban development.

This post sits within The Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources (BSEER), part of The Bartlett Faculty — a global leader in built environment education and research. BSEER brings together four specialist institutes:

• UCL Energy Institute
• UCL Institute for Environmental Design and Engineering
• UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage
• UCL Institute for Sustainable Resources

Together, they deliver innovative teaching and research that informs national and international policy, including work aligned with UK climate and energy priorities

About the UCL Energy Institute

The UCL Energy Institute is a world-leading centre for research and teaching on energy systems, energy demand, and the built environment. Its work supports the transition to a low-carbon, data-driven energy future and contributes to evidence-based policy making in the UK and globally.

The Institute’s teaching programmes align closely with national priorities on decarbonisation, buildings performance, and data-enabled decision-making, as reflected in UK government strategies:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/net-zero-strategy

The Role

UCL is seeking a Lecturer (Teaching) to join the Energy Institute and play a key role in delivering and leading teaching across energy demand, buildings, and data analytics.

This is a permanent, teaching-focused academic position, ideal for candidates passionate about high-quality education, curriculum development, and student experience within a research-intensive university.

• You will primarily support two MSc programmes:
• MSc Smart Energy and the Built Environment (SEBE)
• MSc Energy Systems and Data Analysis (ESDA)
• You will work closely with programme teams and be supported in developing both teaching excellence and academic leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Data Analytics in the Smart Built Environment optional module (SEBE)
• Teach on the Energy Data Analytics in the Built Environment core module (ESDA)
• Contribute teaching across related MSc modules and the BSc Sustainable Built Environments, Energy and Resources (SBEER)

Deliver an equivalent teaching load of three modules, including:

• Preparing and managing Moodle learning environments
• Delivering lectures and practical sessions
• Designing, setting, and marking coursework
• Providing academic and pastoral student support
• You will also supervise MSc dissertations and contribute to assessment and examination processes in line with UK higher-education regulations overseen 

Programme Leadership (SEBE)

As part of this role, you will serve as Programme Lead (Course Director) for the MSc Smart Energy and the Built Environment. This includes:

• Academic leadership and programme development
• Student recruitment, marketing, and outreach
• Coordinating induction activities and programme delivery
• Preparing materials for exam boards and quality assurance processes
• Leading student experience, wellbeing, and pastoral support

About You

You will be a committed and effective educator with expertise at the intersection of energy, buildings, and data.

You will have:

• A PhD in a quantitative discipline relevant to energy demand, the built environment, or data analytics (or equivalent professional experience)
• Experience using or teaching statistical and data-driven methods
• Prior teaching experience in higher education
• Strong communication, organisation, and student-focused skills
• A collaborative approach to teaching and programme leadership

Working at UCL

UCL offers a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking academic environment. This role is eligible for hybrid working, balancing on-campus engagement with flexibility.

The post is also eligible for UK visa sponsorship, subject to eligibility under UK Visas and Immigration rules

Pay and Benefits

UCL provides an excellent benefits package, including:

• 41 days’ annual leave (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ leave
• Defined benefit CARE pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and relocation support (where applicable)
• On-site nursery and gym facilities
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Staff Support Service (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Further details are available via UCL Rewards and Benefits.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, UCL is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a community where everyone feels they belong. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are underrepresented in higher education, including individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled applicants, LGBTQI+ applicants, and women at senior levels.

BSEER holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising sustained progress in advancing gender equality. National guidance on equality in employment is available