Associate Professor/Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

Imperial Enterprise; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days off per year

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

Imperial College London invites applications for an Associate Professor or Professor in Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Kensington, with a hybrid working pattern.

The successful candidate will lead an original, funded research programme, collaborate across the department and with industry, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field.
• Established national and developing international reputation at Associate Professor level, or established international reputation at Professor level.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate education in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering, including teaching and the supervision of research students.

Education

PhD in Geotechnical Engineering or related field

Job description

Associate Professor/Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

Job number ENG04091 Faculties Faculty of Engineering Departments Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Salary or Salary range Competitive Location/campus South Kensington Campus - Hybrid Contract type work pattern Full time - Open ended Posting End Date 1 Dec 2026

About the role

We are delighted to be recruiting a new colleague at Associate Professor or 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 an established research profile and a clear vision for developing their research at Imperial.

£85,873 at Associate Professor level

£98,149 at Professor level

What you would be doing

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.

What we are looking for

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field, together with an established national and developing international reputation at Associate Professor level, or an established international reputation at Professor level, in Geotechnical Engineering.

You will have an excellent research record and extensive experience of leading the design and delivery of research programmes. You will have a significant track record in attracting high levels of research funding at Associate Professor level, or a sustained track record at Professor level, and will demonstrate a coherent and sustainable vision for your future research at Imperial that aligns with and strengthens the Department's research priorities.

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 experience of undergraduate and postgraduate education and the supervision of PhD students, together with proven skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing colleagues and contributing to the effective performance and development of a leading research department.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• 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).

Further information

Further information can be found in the job description.

If you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Catherine O'Sullivan – [e-mail].

Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.

Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

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