Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Materials
Overview
Imperial College London is seeking an Assistant Professor in Civil Engineering Materials to join the Materials Section in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. This permanent academic position is based in South Kensington with a hybrid work arrangement.
Who can apply
Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent experience in Civil Engineering Materials or a related field. Applicants should possess a developing national reputation in civil engineering materials, a strong publication record for their career stage, and an established research profile with strong potential for impact across areas such as cementitious materials, steel and metals, glass, timber, ceramics, composite materials, biomaterials, or relevant modelling approaches. Experience training undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervising higher degrees is considered desirable.
What you get
The role provides a salary ranging from £73,194 to £82,954 per annum. Additional benefits include 41 days off annually, generous pension schemes, career growth opportunities with tailored academic programmes, mentoring, dedicated support for research management, and a transparent promotion process.
Requirements
The appointed candidate will develop and lead an original research programme addressing societal and engineering challenges, secure external research funding, and manage research projects. Responsibilities include building a research group, supervising and mentoring staff and students including PhD candidates, publishing in leading journals, presenting at international conferences, and engaging with stakeholders such as industry, government, regulators, and international agencies. Teaching duties involve contributing to undergraduate, MSc, and doctoral programmes through lectures, seminars, tutorials, coursework, supervision of design and research projects, curriculum development, and academic and pastoral support.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 29 November 2026.