Lecturer in Structural Engineering

About us

UCL is a diverse global community of world-class academics, students, industry links, external partners, and alumni. Our powerful collective of individuals and institutions work together to explore new possibilities. Academic excellence is demonstrated by our 30 Nobel laureates and our top ranking in the UK for research strength. We are a global university with 14,300 employees and over 150 nationalities represented in a student body of 43,800 students. Our main location in Central London has recently been augmented by a campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

The UCL Faculty of Engineering is the largest of its kind in the UK, ranked as the second most impactful engineering faculty in Europe and first for Research Strength in the Research Excellence Framework. Within Engineering, the UCL Department of Civil, Environmental & Geomatic Engineering is a multidisciplinary department renowned for innovation and excellence in research and teaching. We are ranked in the Top 50 worldwide for civil and structural engineering according to the 2021 QS World University and Subject rankings.

About the role

As a Lecturer in Structural Engineering, you will be involved in contributing to the Department’s work, with a particular focus on the Structures Section. The postholder will support teaching and learning, helping to educate undergraduate and postgraduate students, while also contributing to research activities in Structural Engineering.

Your main duties will be to:

• Develop and maintain a rigorous, high-level research programme in Structural Engineering, on topics which could include novel interplays between lab experiments, advanced computational analysis and design, structural optimisation, and the use of novel and traditional materials and solutions to enhance resilience and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain links with industry, government, funding agencies and other relevant organisations, to ensure the widest impact of research outcomes.
• Represent Departmental interests at national and international research-driven events, including conferences, research council funding panels and teaching ratification committees, etc.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of internationally leading undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes in Structural Engineering and Structural Design.
• Actively participate in departmental activities, meetings, and initiatives to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and contribute to team objectives

We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.

About you

Key requirements of the role are:

• PhD and a significant track record in Structural Engineering that strengthens or complements departmental strengths
• A comprehensive background in Structural Engineering, spanning experimental testing, numerical simulation, and analytical modelling
• Demonstrated excellence in Structural Engineering, evidenced by high-quality refereed publications and participation in conferences
• Experience in working with industry and/or with international organisations and institutions
• Relevant teaching experience in higher education

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If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Dr. Fabio Freddi, f.freddi@ucl.ac.uk.

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