Lecturer in Civil Engineering Hydrodynamics in Manchester

We are seeking excellent candidates who aspire to become global leaders in Civil Engineering Hydrodynamics, with a passion to make substantial contributions to exciting delivery and syllabus development at undergraduate and postgraduate level. In particular, we invite applications from candidates with substantial experience in one or more of the following areas of research:

• Development of fluids-based strategies tailored to sustainable & resilient infrastructure (including nature-based solutions, soft engineering, hydraulic structures)
• Clean energy
• Complex fluids including sediments, pollutants, microplastics

by means of numerical and experimental approaches including high-performance computing, data science methods via machine learning/AI and digital twins, enhancement, development and application of advanced numerical and experimental methods for simulating fluids and multi-physics including mesh-based methods, spectral methods, and particle-based methods applied to multiphase flows and civil engineering applications.

The role holder will develop research and teaching in research areas relating to civil engineering hydrodynamics focusing on numerical simulation, experimental and field investigations and disruptive technologies. This will entail collaboration with colleagues within the School and across the wider University, as well as more broadly with industrial and international collaborators and stakeholders, to develop a portfolio of cutting‑edge disciplinary or interdisciplinary research activity.

The appointee will lead on the delivery and development of teaching on fundamental topics and topics related to hydrodynamics and computational engineering for either disciplinary or interdisciplinary programmes in the School with opportunities to also contribute to cross University programmes.

The Department of Civil Engineering and Management has world‑renowned research including offshore renewable energy and environmental engineering, engineering management, geo‑environmental engineering, structural safety and resilience, and the Tyndall Centre. Within the field of civil engineering hydrodynamics, we have world‑leading research groups in offshore engineering and renewable energy, sustainable and resilient infrastructure and natural hazards.

With the new Manchester Hydrodynamics Laboratory and high‑fidelity numerical modelling including smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) and turbulence modelling, the University is one of the leading institutions in the UK for innovative and impactful research to address the most pressing issues currently facing society. Faculty members are encouraged to participate in collaborative, multidisciplinary research that spans across the University’s schools, faculties, and institutes, underpinning specialised initiatives such as Addressing Global Inequalities, Advanced Materials, and Energy.

Connections are further strengthened through our involvement with several research institutes and centres, including the Modelling & Simulation Centre, the Manchester Environmental Research Institute, the Thomas Ashton Institute, the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, the Dalton Nuclear Institute, the Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, and the Christabel Pankhurst Institute for health technology research and innovation.

You will be responsible for:

• Development and delivery of internationally excellent research in the area of civil engineering hydrodynamics, in developing computational and/or experimental programmes.
• Supervision of postgraduate research students and researchers.
• Publication of research in leading journals and presentation at international conferences and in other fora relevant to stakeholders and end‑users of the research.
• Undertaking teaching duties (including but not limited to assessment, academic advising and project supervision) within the University on undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
• Embedding social responsibility and environmental sustainability within teaching and research practice.
• Contribution to relevant service duties, commensurate with the level of appointment, to support efficient operation of the organisation.
• Engagement with relevant committees within the School and/or the University.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to PhD level or equivalent in civil engineering hydrodynamics.
• Demonstrate capability to conduct outstanding research in civil engineering hydrodynamics and/or experience in the development and application of numerical simulation, experimental investigation and data science techniques for civil engineering hydrodynamics.
• A developing trajectory track record of research output in internationally leading journal publications or other equivalent recognised forms of research output.
• Ability to lecture to large classes and supervise group and individual projects at Masters and undergraduate level.
• Good communication skills and an ability to foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Good management and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to taking responsibility for the health and safety of others, including the development and implementation of risk assessments.
• Commitment to contributing improvements to advance our inclusive, equal and fair working environment.

Desirable Criteria:

• Capability for establishing links with industry and other academic researchers, generating funding streams from research councils, European Commission and industry.
• Membership, or intention to become a member, of an appropriate Professional Institution (e.g. ICE, IMechE, IET, etc).

We value transferable skills and real‑world experience as much as formal qualifications. We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not be able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Benedict Rogers Email: benedict.rogers@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk Technical support: 0161 850 2004

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.