Job Description

Job number

ENG03707

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Salary or Salary range

70,718- 80,148 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

10 Nov 2025

About the role

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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 research of current academic staff in our Geotechnics Section, demonstrated through their research portfolio.



While we welcome applications from any area of geotechnical engineering, we are particularly interested in applicants with an expertise in field testing / in-situ monitoring and testing, geo-environmental engineering including brownfield development, underground infrastructure, earthworks, or sustainable geotechnics.



Applicants should be able to demonstrate how their research contributes to addressing the challenges of delivering low carbon energy, mitigate the risks posed by climate change, contribute to develop sustainable resilient infrastructure, or address the UN sustainable development goals.

What you would be doing

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You will plan, resource, and direct an original and impacting research programme in Geotechnical Engineering, leading your own research projects and developing collaborative initiatives with other members of the Department and College and with external collaborators.



You will also contribute to undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching in soil mechanics / geotechnical engineering, considering our cluster of MSc Courses in Geotechnical Engineering in particular.

What we are looking for

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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 have research interests which complement current research activity in the Geotechnics Section and can contribute to:


addressing the challenges of delivering low carbon energy mitigating the risks posed by climate change contributing to the development of sustainable, resilient infrastructure or addressing the UN sustainable development goals

Evidence of your contribution to undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching in soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering is essential, together with a portfolio of research that reflects your national standing (commensurate with career stage).



Expertise in one or more of the following: field testing / in-situ monitoring and testing, geo-environmental engineering including brownfield development, underground infrastructure, earthworks, or sustainable geotechnics is desirable.

What we can offer you

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We are proud to support our staff with:


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 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)

Further information

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Please include a full list of publications in your CV and a research statement (2 A4 pages) that should be included as an attachment to the job application.



Further information can be found in the job description.



If you require any further details on the role please contact: Professor Catherine O'Sullivan - cath.osullivan@imperial.ac.uk.



Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to Lucy Chivers at l.chivers@imperial.ac.uk .


For technical issues when applying online please email sjobs@ic.ac.uk.

Available documents

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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.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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