Job Description

Job number

ENG03535

Faculties

Faculty of Engineering

Departments

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Salary or Salary range

48,056 - 56,345 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Fixed term

Posting End Date

20 Jun 2025

About the role

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Applications are encouraged for a Research Associate position in Geotechnics at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The post will include some teaching duties in Geotechnics

What you would be doing

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You will be supporting research efforts within the Geotechnics section. This will include generating new research output, research dissemination (papers, internal and external research presentations), development of research proposals (both supporting academic staff writing proposals and leading fellowship proposals of your own), and acting as an assistant supervisor to PhD students. You will also support the teaching mission of the section by delivering lectures, tutorials, laboratory demonstrations, participating in field trips, MEng and MSc dissertation project supervision, creating and marking assessments (both coursework and examinations).

What we are looking for

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We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, some prior experience of teaching/supporting teaching, post-graduate qualifications in geotechnical engineering, industrial experience and experience of research and research dissemination.

What we can offer you

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You will be mentored by academic staff in Geotechnics as you develop your research and teaching skills in this post. You will have the opportunity to work with a world-leading team of academics within the Geotechnics section. You will be exposed to both undergraduate and post-graduate teaching.


The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity. Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression. Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes). Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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Information about the Geotechnics section can be found here: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/geotechnics



This role is a fixed-term, full time post for 12 months.



If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Prof. Catherine O'Sullivan, cath.osullivan@imperial.ac.uk



Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to Briony Webb at b.webb@imperial.ac.uk.



Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant.



Further information is available in the job description.

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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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