Assistant Professor in Geotechnical Engineering

Imperial College London - Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Location:	London, Hybrid
Salary:	£70,718 to £80,148 per annum
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Permanent

Placed On: 5th March 2026
Closes: 13th April 2026
Job Ref: ENG03830

Location: South Kensington (hybrid)

About the role:

We are delighted to be recruiting a new colleague at Assistant 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 through their research portfolio.

While we welcome applications from any area of geotechnical engineering, we are particularly interested in applicants with an expertise in field testing / in-situ monitoring and testing, geoenvironmental engineering including brownfield development, underground infrastructure, earthworks, or sustainable geotechnics.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how their research contributes to addressing the challenges of delivering low carbon energy, mitigate the risks posed by climate change, contribute to develop sustainable resilient infrastructure, or address the UN sustainable development goals.

What you would be doing:

You will plan, resource, and direct an original and impacting research programme in Geotechnical Engineering, leading your own research projects and developing collaborative initiatives with other members of the Department and College and with external collaborators.

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 a developing expertise and national reputation in geotechnical engineering.

You will also have research interests which complement current research activity in the Geotechnics Section and can contribute to:

1. addressing the challenges of delivering low carbon energy
2. mitigating the risks posed by climate change
3. contributing to the development of sustainable, resilient infrastructure or
4. addressing the UN sustainable development goals

Evidence of your contribution to undergraduate and taught postgraduate teaching in soil mechanics/geotechnical engineering is essential, together with a portfolio of research that reflects your national standing (commensurate with career stage).

Expertise in one or more of the following: field testing / in-situ monitoring and testing, geoenvironmental engineering including brownfield development, underground infrastructure, earthworks, or sustainable geotechnics is desirable.

What we can offer you:

We are proud to support our staff with:

• 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)

Further Information

Please include a full list of publications in your CV and a research statement (2 A4 pages) that should be included as an attachment to the job application.

Further information can be found in the job description.

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

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

Any queries regarding the application process should be directed to Lucy Chivers at l.chivers@imperial.ac.uk.

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