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Reader / Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

Imperial College London

Location: London
Salary: Internationally Competitive
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 20th August 2024
Closes: 30th September 2024
Job Ref: ENG02980
 

Location: South Kensington (hybrid)

About the role:

We are delighted to be recruiting a new colleague at Reader/Professor level in Geotechnical Engineering in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering.  You will have research interests which complement the research of current academic staff in our Geotechnics Section, shown by their research portfolio. 

What you would be doing:

You will plan, resource, and direct an original and impacting research programme in Geotechnical Engineering, conducting research projects on your own and developing collaborative projects with other members of the Department and College and with external collaborators. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research can:

  1. address the challenges of delivering  low carbon energy,
  2. mitigate the risks posed by climate change,
  3. contribute to develop sustainable resilient infrastructure, or
  4. address the UN sustainable development goals. 

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:

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field and an established national reputation and developing international reputation (international reputation and expertise at Professor level) in the field of geotechnical engineering.

You will also provide evidence that your research can contribute to:

  1. address the challenges of delivering  low carbon energy,
  2. mitigate the risks posed by climate change,
  3. contribute to develop sustainable resilient infrastructure, or
  4. address the UN sustainable development goals. 

Evidence of your ability to contribute to undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching in soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering is essential together with a portfolio of research publications confirming national/international standing (commensurate with career stage).

Full information on duties, responsibilities and criteria for the post can be found in the Job Description.

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 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 designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

Salary:

Reader Level from £81,342 per annum

Professor Level from £92,969 per annum

To apply, please click the 'Apply' button, above.

Please see our further particulars for more information about the College and the benefits available to staff.

This job was previously advertised under job reference ENG02980.

Previous applicants need not apply.

The Geotechnics Section is one of the largest and most successful geotechnical research groups in Europe, with a wide ranging and high quality programme of research and teaching activities that focus on both fundamental and applied aspects of soil mechanics, geotechnical engineering and engineering geology.

For further information about the post, please contact:

Professor Catherine O’Sullivan, Professor of Particulate Soil Mechanics, Email: cath.osullivan@imperial.ac.uk

For further information and advice on the application process contact:

Maria Monteiro, Senior Appointments Manager, Email: m.monteiro@imperial.ac.uk

Closing date:  30th September 2024 (23:59 hours BST)

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