Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Reporting to: Dean of School of Science and Engineering

Contract Type: 3 years (renewable)

Applications are invited for an academic post of Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering (Structural) in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH).

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is a dynamic and growing English-language institution located in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. It prides itself on being one of the top universities in Iraq, and the School of Science and Engineering offers a Western-style (UK) education model. With a highly diverse academic staff and a supportive, well-equipped environment, UKH is student-focused and values collaboration, research, and professional growth. Erbil, rich in history and culture, is now one of the safest cities in the world—a vibrant hub of business, education, and culture, offering excellent communications and a unique blend of traditional Kurdish hospitality and contemporary urban life. The university offers an internationally competitive salary (tax-free in US dollars) as well as benefits that include: furnished accommodation an annual economy-class round-trip air ticket to the home; contribution to relocation expenses; a medical allowance and contribution to child education.

UKH is seeking a highly motivated and qualified academic to join the Civil Engineering programme as a full-time Assistant Professor. The primary purpose of this role is to support the growing MSc in Structural Engineering. The successful candidate will contribute to the development and delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as engage in leading-edge research. We are seeking an individual with a proven record of research and teaching in one or more of the following areas:

• Materials science in civil engineering
• Structural engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Infrastructure resilience and sustainability

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in a relevant area and have extensive experience of research and teaching at the university level, as well as being fluent in English. We are seeking to increase diversity amongst our staff and would particularly welcome applications from international and/or female candidates. 

Full details of the required qualifications, the job description, and how to apply are available via the ‘Apply’ button above.

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