"Assistant Professor in Subsurface Hydrology"

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: 6th February 2026

Closes: 8th March 2026

Job Ref: ENG03793

About the role

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an exciting new opportunity for an Assistant Professor in Subsurface Hydrology and is looking for a highly able, enthusiastic and well-motivated applicant wishing to develop a career in a world leading teaching and research institution.

The Department has an outstanding international reputation and has been awarded the top rating in every national review of university research held since 1986. The successful candidate will join the Environmental and Water Resource Engineering (EWRE) Section, which is known worldwide for its wide ranging and high-quality programme of research and teaching activities.

Candidates will be considered from across the breadth of the field and will also be expected to collaborate across other disciplines. A strong track record of research excellence and originality will be required to establish a programme of research that can contribute to water management and quality, hydrological and transport simulation and forecasting, water resources and risk planning, climate resilience, subsurface remediation, ecohydrology and agrohydrology, among others. The post holder will also contribute to teaching activities.

The post is full time and open-ended.

What you would be doing

You will plan, resource, and direct an original and high-quality research programme in Subsurface Hydrology or in the broader field of Hydrology.

You will also:

• Supervise, train and mentor research students and staff with the highest scientific rigour;
• Disseminate results through leading international journals and conferences;
• Engage with industry and other agencies to identify current challenges for research;
• Maintain a leading and prominent role in the research area.

You will contribute to the Department’s wide spectrum of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching through lectures, seminars, course work, tutorials and personal supervision.

What we are looking for

You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in Subsurface Hydrology, Hydrogeology or a related field.

You will have a developing national reputation and expertise in the field of Subsurface Hydrology and Hydrogeology.

Experience of preparing grant applications for submission is essential.

You must also have a portfolio of research publications, confirming national standing (commensurate with career stage).

Experience of training Undergraduate and Postgraduate students together with supervision of higher degrees (PhD) is essential as well as the ability to collaborate and build sustainable effective working relationships, both internally and externally.

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).
• 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

Further information can be found in the job description.

For informal enquiries about the post, you may contact: Professor Stephen Smith at s.r.smith@imperial.ac.uk.

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

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