Job Description

Job number

ENG03631

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

7 Sep 2025

About the role

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The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Professor in Transport, and is looking for a highly able, enthusiastic and well-motivated individual wishing to develop a career in a world leading teaching and research institution.



The Department has an outstanding international reputation and has been awarded the top rating in every national review of university research held since 1986. The successful candidates will join the Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling, which hosts the state-of the-art Intelligent Infrastructure and Transport Systems Laboratory, equipped with cutting-edge technology that supports research in autonomous transport, decarbonisation, machine learning, travel behaviour, air transport management, and transport risk & safety, and navigation & positioning.



We welcome applications from outstanding candidates working in established areas of transport such as: engineering, operations, modelling, design, flow & control, economics & econometrics, autonomous systems, logistics, environment & climate change, and planning & policy; but also in newer and emerging areas, including but not limited to; analytics, data science, artificial intelligence, inclusive planning & design, public health, technological innovation, behavioural science, and social justice & inclusion.



The post is full time and open-ended.

What you would be doing

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You will plan, resource, and direct an original and impacting research programme in a cutting-edge domain relevant to Transport.



You will:


Formulate an original and potentially significant programme of research and submit research proposals and funding bids to support it Plan, manage, and successfully execute research projects Supervise, train and mentor research students and staff with the highest scientific rigour Disseminate results through leading international journals and conferences Engage with industry and other agencies to identify current challenges for research Maintain a leading and prominent role in the research area(s) Establish meaningful research collaborations with colleagues within the Section, the Department, and the College

You will also contribute to the Department's wide spectrum of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching through lectures, seminars, course work, tutorials and personal supervision.

What we are looking for

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You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Planning or another related field.



You will also have a developing national reputation and expertise in a field of research relevant to Transport together with the ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively.



Experience of preparing grant applications for submission is essential, as is a willingness to engage in collaborative research.



You must also have experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students, plus supervising higher degrees (PhD).

What we can offer you

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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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Further information is available in the job description.



For informal enquiries about the post you may contact Professor Dan Graham at d.j.graham@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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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.

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.



If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at support.jobs@imperial.ac.uk. We're here to help.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.



Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world's toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.



As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



Our values are at the root of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.