Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering

at Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Salary

£48,337 to £68,817 a year

Closing date

14 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Teaching

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

First seen

20 October 2026, on jobs.ac.uk

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The advert

Civil and Logistics Engineering is a growing and ambitious department, bringing together expertise across Civil Engineering, Transport, Supply Chain and Engineering Management. We are looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative academic in Geotechnical Engineering to contribute to our teaching, research and wider departmental activity. We particularly welcome applicants who can connect geotechnical engineering with challenges facing the West Midlands , including infrastructure renewal, brownfield regeneration, resilient transport, sustainable construction, climate adaptation and the transition to net zero. We value teamwork, collegiality and an inclusive environment , with a shared commitment to delivering an outstanding student experience. The successful applicant will contribute through: Developing research projects, proposals and publications in geotechnical engineering and related areas, including infrastructure resilience, sustainable geotechnics, geohazards and geoenvironmental engineering. Building research impact and knowledge exchange in collaboration with external stakeholders. Supporting students through project supervision, laboratory and field-based learning, and industrial placements. Creating meaningful student opportunities through employer engagement, site visits, guest lectures, mentoring and collaborative projects, particularly across the West Midlands. We are looking for candidates with qualifications and experience in Geotechnical Engineering , with expertise in one or more of the following: Site investigation, soil and rock mechanics, foundations and earthworks. Ground improvement, geosynthetics, slopes, retaining structures and infrastructure. Climate-resilient infrastructure, transport, brownfield regeneration or urban ground engineering. Geohazards, ground–structure interaction, earthquake engineering or numerical and physical modelling. Geoenvironmental engineering, sustainable materials, circular construction or low-carbon geotechnical solutions. Expertise in sustainability, resilience or digital geotechnics would be particularly welcomed. You will also be committed to supporting a diverse range of learners and contributing positively to an inclusive, supportive and collegiate community . Impact in the West Midlands A key part of the role will be helping to establish Aston University as a regional hub for geotechnical knowledge, skills and innovation. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to create authentic learning experiences and strengthen pathways into civil and geotechnical engineering for students across the region. What we offer: Aston University is a dynamic and vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train. Excellent training and development opportunities. A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days bank holiday and University Closure days. Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers Great family friendly policies On site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here This role is likely to qualify for endorsement under the Endorsed Funder route of the Global Talent visa. This visa is for talented or promising individuals in academia or research in fields such as science, engineering, medicine, social sciences, or humanities. See the Home Office guidance: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent For further information and to apply online click the 'Apply' button £48,337 to £68,817 per annum

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