Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

Overview

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Engineering position within the Faculty of Engineering. This permanent academic role is based in South Kensington with a hybrid work arrangement.

What you get

The position provides a salary ranging from £73,194 to £82,954 per annum. Additional benefits include a remuneration package featuring 41 days off per year and pension schemes, as well as career development opportunities through tailored academic training programmes, mentoring, dedicated research management support, and a transparent promotion process.

Who can apply

Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field, alongside a developing expertise and national reputation in geotechnical engineering. Applicants need a portfolio of research publications demonstrating national standing appropriate to their career stage, and prior experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Desirable qualifications include experience in PhD supervision and specific expertise in areas such as field testing and in-situ monitoring, geoenvironmental engineering, underground infrastructure, earthworks, geological engineering, geotechnical earthquake engineering, or sustainable geotechnics.

Requirements

The successful applicant is expected to plan, resource, and direct an original research programme in Geotechnical Engineering, manage research projects, and foster collaborations with colleagues within the department and university, as well as with external academic and industry partners. Research activities must address challenges related to low carbon energy, climate change risk mitigation, sustainable and resilient infrastructure development, or the United Nations sustainable development goals. Additionally, the role involves contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering through teaching and the supervision of research students.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 1 December 2026.