Associate Professor or Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

Overview

Imperial College London is seeking an Associate Professor or Professor in Geotechnical Engineering within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The successful candidate will join the Geotechnics Section to plan, resource, and direct an original and impactful research programme, while also contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate education in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering. Work is performed on a hybrid arrangement based in South Kensington, United Kingdom.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent in Geotechnical Engineering or a related field. Candidates for the Associate Professor level require an established national and developing international reputation, while candidates for the Professor level require an established international reputation. Applicants must possess an excellent research record, experience leading research programmes, and a track record of securing research funding. Desirable areas of expertise include field testing, in-situ monitoring and testing, geoenvironmental engineering including brownfield development, underground infrastructure, earthworks, geological engineering, geotechnical earthquake engineering, or sustainable geotechnics.

Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate a coherent and sustainable vision for future research that aligns with the department's priorities and contributes to low carbon energy challenges, climate change risk mitigation, sustainable resilient infrastructure, or the UN sustainable development goals. Applicants are also required to have experience in undergraduate and postgraduate education, PhD student supervision, and skills in leading, motivating, and managing colleagues.

What you get

The position offers a salary of £85,873 per annum at the Associate Professor level and £98,149 per annum at the Professor level. The remuneration package includes 41 days off per year and generous pension schemes, alongside tailored training programmes, mentoring, and a transparent promotion process.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 1 December 2026.