Professor

Location: Aston University Main Campus

The Civil and Logistics Engineering Department is a growing and ambitious department within the School of Infrastructure & Built Environment, with expertise spanning Civil Engineering, Transport, Logistics and Engineering Management. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Professor of Civil Engineering, to strengthen our research profile, expand our engagement with industry and regional partners, raise our external profile and further develop our programme portfolio.

The successful applicant will lead research growth, and contribute to a positive and supportive student experience, as well as building greater external engagement in Civil Engineering and related areas. We particularly welcome applicants whose expertise complements existing departmental strengths and who can connect Civil Engineering with the challenges facing the West Midlands, including infrastructure renewal, brownfield regeneration, safe & resilient transport networks, sustainable construction, ground risk, climate adaptation and the transition to net zero. We are particularly interested in candidates who can provide strategic academic leadership to translate interdisciplinary research excellence into externally funded programmes, impactful partnerships and measurable benefits for the region’s infrastructure, economy and communities. Whilst the fit of the candidates’ expertise to the department’s current strengths and future vision is important, we are particularly interested in candidates who will provide inclusive & effective research leadership across the department.

We place a strong emphasis on team-working, collaboration, collegiality, student opportunity and making a tangible contribution to the School, University and wider community. The successful candidate will be expected to build constructive relationships with students, colleagues, professional bodies, employers, local authorities, consultancies and other regional stakeholders. A key aspect of the role will be to help establish Aston University as a regional hub for Civil Engineering knowledge, skills and innovation. This includes working with stakeholders to create authentic learning experiences and new pathways into civil and geotechnical engineering for students across the region.

For informal enquiries about the role, please contact Dr Lucy Rackliff (L.Rackliff@Aston.ac.uk)

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 31 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

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Monday 14 December 2026

Interview Date: Monday 18 January 2027

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