Lecturer in Geotechnics

As Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering, you will undertake teaching and research in line with the strategy/targets of the Civil Engineering Discipline within The School of Natural and Built Environment, The Faculty of Engineering and Physical Science (EPS) and wider Queen’s University’s vision of world class leadership and impact on society. The successful candidate will join the Geotechnical Research Group and contribute to high-quality teaching by designing, delivering and assessing courses across a range of core and optional modules, including the supervision of undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate taught (PGT) project students. You will also be expected to teach across the School on interdisciplinary modules aligned to general Civil Engineering. You will also develop your personal research profile to the highest standards; contributing to our international reputation by securing research funding, publishing results in internationally recognised high-impact journals and supervising postgraduate research students. Candidates from any area of geotechnical research are welcomed; and those with a background in numerical/constitutive modelling of soil-structure interaction, geotechnical infrastructure systems, transport and highway infrastructure, and geohazards (i.e. climate resilience/flooding) are especially encouraged. The successful candidate is expected to become a member of one of the professional accrediting institutions for our degree programmes and have the ability support the administration activities of the School as required.

About The Person

Essential Criteria:

1. Hold or be about to obtain a PhD in Civil Engineering within the specialist area of Geotechnics or aligned area.
2. First degree, or higher, in Civil Engineering or a related subject.
3. Evidence of potential to deliver high quality teaching in Civil Engineering Subjects at undergraduate or postgraduate level through the medium of English.
4. A strong recor d of publications, commensurate with career stage, in a Geotechnical or aligned field in peer reviewed/refereed journals that are REF returnable within the Engineering Unit of Assessment.
5. Commitment to applying for and obtain peer reviewed research income from research councils and other relevant funding bodies.
6. Willingness to supervise research students and postdoctoral researchers.
7. Commitment to strengthening the international excellence in research at the School of Natural and Built Environment and to developing collaborative networks.
8. A clear vision on future research and development plans and how they would benefit the School.
9. Evidence for developing and maintaining an independent research programme.
10. Evidence of scholarly activity, e.g. conference presentations, book or papers reviews.
11. High level of analytical capability.
12. Evidence of collaboration with and links to industry, or other activities aiming at achieving broader societal and economic impact.
13. Evidence of social engagement and outreach activities.
14. Ability to communicate complex information effectively and encourage commitment to learning in others.
15. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
16. Demonstrable intellectual ability and good time management.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

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