Lecturer (027718)

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Surrey invites applications for the post of Lecturer in Civil Engineering. We seek to appoint a highly qualified and collegiate individual with a passion for teaching and research.

The Department offers highly praised undergraduate programmes with excellent employability prospects, together with a suite of popular MSc degrees in both contact and distance learning modes. Civil and Environmental Engineering formed part of a very successful REF 2014 return in General Engineering, with 80% world leading or internationally excellent outputs. Research is organised into thematic groups comprising Air Quality, Geomechanics, Infrastructure Systems Engineering, and Water and Environmental Engineering.

Applications are invited from candidates with a background in civil engineering and a research profile in any of these themes. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with research interests in the areas of resilience and smart infrastructure.

Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field and be able to demonstrate a strong publication record and involvement in initiating and submitting grant applications. Evidence of high quality teaching and success in attracting funding are significant advantages.

The successful applicant will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and MSc level in their specialist area, in addition to making a contribution to the wider Civil and Environmental Engineering taught programmes. S/he will be expected to join one of the research groups and undertake cutting edge research resulting in world leading outputs. Depending on experience and track record, appointment will be made at an appropriate point within the Lecturer band.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Abigail Bristow, Head of Department (Tel: +44 1483 682995, a.l.bristow@surrey.ac.uk

For further information about the University of Surrey, please visit www.surrey.ac.uk.

The University is amongst the highest achieving universities in the United Kingdom, having been awarded the Times/ Sunday Times University of the Year Award for 2016. We were ranked 10th in The Times Higher Education Table of Tables for UK universities in 2017, and we are the recipient of four Queen’s Anniversary Prizes.

The University is located in one of the safest counties in England, within 35 minutes of London by train and minutes away from the Surrey Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In addition to a competitive salary you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement and excellent development opportunities. Benefits package includes generous salary package, pension scheme, child care assistance and discounted membership to our world-renown Surrey Sports Park.

Please apply online through the button below. If you are unable to apply online please contact Mr Bradley Thomas on 01483 686126 or at b.thomas@surrey.ac.uk.

Interviews to be held w/c 28th May 2018.

Closing Date: 15 May 2018
Category: Research & Teaching