University Assistant/Associate Professor in Civil Engineering

Applications are invited for a University Assistant/Associate Professorship in Civil Engineering. The successful applicant will be based in the Civil Engineering Division and will contribute to research in priority thematic areas including Sustainable Infrastructure and Structural Mechanics. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in Structural Design, interpreted broadly. This may include novel methods for the design or understanding of traditional structures, or the assessment, reuse or adaptation of existing structures, or the development of innovative structural forms or topologies, or new types of structures, or the use of new structural materials. The applicant will also be expected to catalyse research synergies across Civil Engineering, and related disciplines.

The Department of Engineering is one of the few truly integrated engineering departments in the world. It is also the largest department in the University of Cambridge, and this breadth and scale bring unique advantages. The current research portfolio in Civil Engineering contains many world-class contributions to research; the successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the potential to build on this track record.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide innovative teaching in Civil Engineering, including structural analysis and design, by contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses, laboratory coursework, supervising undergraduate projects, examining, and supervising postgraduate research students.

The position is based in the Engineering Department's Civil Engineering Division which is situated on the University's West Cambridge Campus.

We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

In addition to this, please ensure that you upload the application documentation as follows:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• A full publications list
• Statement of professional, teaching and research experience and describe your future research plans (no more than two pages total)
• A covering letter

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 11 May 2026. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the HR Office (hr-office@eng.cam.ac.uk, +44 (0) 1223 332615).

The interviewing panel will meet soon after the closing date to produce a short-list; references may be solicited. Short-listed candidates will be invited to the Department to take part in informal meetings with staff, give a short seminar/lecture and attend a formal interview. This process is expected to take place in June/July 2026.

Informal enquiries may be made to the Civil Engineering Division (div-d@eng.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference NM48087 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

Department/location

Department of Engineering

Salary

£63,606-£67,468

Reference

NM48087

Category

Academic

Date published

27 March 2026

Closing date

11 May 2026

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