Assistant or Associate Professor in Civil Engineering (Research and Education) School of Engineering 106579 Grade 8 or 9

Position Details

School of Engineering

Location: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UK

Grade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range 47389 to 56535 with potential progression once in post to 63606

Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range 58225 to 67468 with potential progression once in post to 87974

Grade:8 or 9

Full Time Permanent

Closing date: 15th December 2025

Background

This is an exciting time to join the University of Birmingham and advance your academic career. Following the creation of the School of Engineering in 2016 which brought together the disciplines of Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Electronic Electrical & Systems Engineering we are now entering Phase 2 of our renaissance. We are investing significantly in people and infrastructure including our new 65m signature building the world-leading 26M National Buried Infrastructure Facility and the 28m UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) all of which have opened in the past few years. These state-of-the-art facilities have not only enhanced our research capabilities but have also solidified our position as a leading research and education institution enabling groundbreaking discoveries and providing an exceptional learning environment for our students.

The School boasts a rich history of world-class research and takes pride in its robust and wide-reaching connections with industry. These partnerships ensure the rapid application of our pioneering research in practical settings. This fact is underscored by the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) which ranked Engineering among the top 10 institutions in the UK.

In line with our ongoing investments we are seeking to appoint a driven and highly research active Civil Engineer to join our Department of Civil Engineering and help us create the future. The Department of Civil Engineering encompasses research in Geotechnical; Structures Fluids; Resilient systems and climate action; and Railway Engineering.

For this current recruitment we are particularly interested in applicationsfrom candidates who can demonstrate ambition innovation and leadership and that are undertaking research and teaching in any of the areas ofGeotechnical Construction or Structural engineering and Artificial could cover but is not limited to research ranging in:

• Computational geotechnical and structural engineering including AI-supported modelling data-driven soilstructure interaction and the use of field and laboratory data for geo-infrastructure design.
• Digital twins automation and robotics in construction covering AI-driven asset management predictive maintenance autonomous inspection computer vision and smart construction processes.

The successful candidate will be expected to create and disseminate knowledge through initiating and conducting original research through publication and through developing and delivering undergraduate postgraduate and CPD programmes as appropriate to the disciplinary addition to contribute to the department/school through management/leadership and enterprise activities as appropriate.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent qualification) in the area of civil geotechnical structural or construction engineering. Industrial experience either through working in or with industry would also be desirable. They will be expected to engage actively withexternal partners in academia government and industryin the UK and internationally.

The School of Engineering is dedicated to upholding the principles of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in all its endeavours and we strongly encourage applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups.

Role Summary

The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students course development and innovation taking an active part in examinations carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals books and other material) and obtaining research grant funding.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities synergies and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.

Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application.

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Grade 8

Grade 9

Informal enquiries to Professor Asaad Faramarzi email: Head of Department of Civil Engineering and Professor Karl D. Dearn email: Head of School of Engineering.

We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.