Assistant Professor In Geotechnical Engineering

Imperial College London; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector-leading salary

41 days off per year

Generous pension schemes

Job summary

Imperial College London seeks an Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Engineering within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will lead an original research programme, collaborate across the Geotechnics Section, and develop external partnerships with industry.

You will contribute to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate courses in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, including supervision of research students.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Developing national reputation in geotechnical engineering.
• Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, resource and direct an original and impactful research programme in Geotechnical Engineering.
• Lead research projects and develop collaborations with colleagues, Imperial and external partners.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervise research students.

Education

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Job description

We are delighted to be recruiting a new colleague at Assistant Professor level in Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering.

The successful candidate will have research interests which complement the current research activity of our Geotechnics Section, together with a developing research profile and a clear vision for developing their research at Imperial.

You will plan, resource and direct an original and impactful research programme in Geotechnical Engineering, leading research projects and developing collaborative projects with colleagues across the Department and Imperial, as well as with external academic and industry partners.

You will also contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, including teaching and the supervision of research students.

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field and a developing expertise and national reputation in geotechnical engineering.

You will also be able to provide evidence that your research can contribute to (i) address the challenges of delivering low carbon energy, (ii) mitigate the risks posed by climate change, (iii) contribute to develop sustainable resilient infrastructure, or (iv) address the UN sustainable development goals.

Expertise in one of the following fields is desirable: Field testing / in-situ monitoring and testing, geoenvironmental engineering including brownfield development, underground infrastructure, earthworks, geological engineering, geotechnical earthquake engineering, or sustainable geotechnics.

You will have a portfolio of research publications, confirming national standing (commensurate with career stage) plus experience of undergraduate and postgraduate education (experience of PhD supervision is desirable).

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• The opportunity to grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including mentoring and dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).