Lecturer in Civil Engineering (Imperial College London)

Job summary The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an exciting new opportunity for two Lecturers in Structural Engineering and is looking for highly able, enthusiastic and well-motivated applicants 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... Job listing information Reference ENG02759 Date posted 17 August 2023 Closing date 17 September 2023 Key information about the role Location South Kensington Campus - Hybrid Position type Full time, permanent Salary £66,221 – £75,184 plus benefits Department Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Category Academic & Teaching / Non Clinical Academic & Teaching Job description Job summary The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an exciting new opportunity for two Lecturers in Structural Engineering and is looking for highly able, enthusiastic and well-motivated applicants 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 candidates will join the Structures Section, which is known worldwide for its wide ranging and high-quality programme of research and teaching activities. We are looking to complement and enhance the Section’s existing research activities. Applicants are welcome from across the breadth of structural engineering, and will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of research excellence and originality and how they will establish a programme of research that can contribute to the transition of the construction industry to net zero. This may include, but is not limited to, new fundamental research, new methods of design and construction, new and emerging technologies and structural resilience. The selected candidates will also contribute to teaching activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The post is full time and open-ended. Duties and responsibilities You will plan, resource, and direct an original and high-quality research programme in Structural Engineering. 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(s) You will contribute to the Department’s wide spectrum of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching through lectures, seminars, course work, tutorials and personal supervision, with a particular focus on the delivery of our MSc courses in Advanced Structural Engineering. Essential requirements You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering or a related field. You will have a developing national reputation and expertise in Structural Engineering. Experience of preparing or contributing to grant applications for submission is essential. You must also have an excellent record of research, evidenced by 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 desirable as well as collaborations with industrial partners. Further information Further information is available in the job description. For informal enquiries about the post you may contact Professor Leroy Gardner at leroy.gardner@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 recruitment@imperial.ac.uk. Documents ENG02759 Job Description.docx If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Engineeroxy

Job summary

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has an exciting new opportunity for two Lecturers in Structural Engineering and is looking for highly able, enthusiastic and well-motivated applicants 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...

Job listing information

Reference ENG02759
Date posted 17 August 2023
Closing date 17 September 2023

Key information about the role

Location South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Position type Full time, permanent
Salary £66,221 – £75,184 plus benefits

Department Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Category Academic & Teaching / Non Clinical Academic & Teaching

Job description

Job summary

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 candidates will join the Structures Section, which is known worldwide for its wide ranging and high-quality programme of research and teaching activities.

We are looking to complement and enhance the Section’s existing research activities. Applicants are welcome from across the breadth of structural engineering, and will be expected to demonstrate a strong track record of research excellence and originality and how they will establish a programme of research that can contribute to the transition of the construction industry to net zero. This may include, but is not limited to, new fundamental research, new methods of design and construction, new and emerging technologies and structural resilience. The selected candidates will also contribute to teaching activities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

The post is full time and open-ended.

Duties and responsibilities

You will plan, resource, and direct an original and high-quality research programme in Structural Engineering.

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(s)

You will contribute to the Department’s wide spectrum of Undergraduate and Postgraduate teaching through lectures, seminars, course work, tutorials and personal supervision, with a particular focus on the delivery of our MSc courses in Advanced Structural Engineering.

Essential requirements

You must have a PhD (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering or a related field.

You will have a developing national reputation and expertise in Structural Engineering.

Experience of preparing or contributing to grant applications for submission is essential.

You must also have an excellent record of research, evidenced by 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 desirable as well as collaborations with industrial partners.