Reader/Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

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. The successful candidate will have research interests which complement the research of current academic staff in our Geotechnics Section, demonstrated by their research portfolio and a research statement (2 A4 pages) that should be included as an attachment to the job application. 

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 expertise and national reputation in geotechnical engineering (international at Professor level). 

In your application (including the 2-page research statement), 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.

You will demonstrate a clear vision for how you will develop your research at Imperial and present ideas on how you would obtain funding to support this vision. You will present (via your cv) a portfolio of research publications confirming national standing (international at Professor level).

Evidence of your ability to contribute to undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching in soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering is essential. This should be communicated via a 2-page teaching statement you will include as an attachment to the application.

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

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

Further information can be found in the job description.

This job was previously advertised under job reference ENG02980 and ENG03243. 

Previous applicants need not apply.

If you require any further details on the role please contact:

Professor Catherine O’Sullivan – cath.osullivan@imperial.ac.uk

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

Closing date: 31^st March 2025

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