Assistant Professor position in Hydrology

University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Start reviewing process: 29 July 2026

The School of Geo Sciences at the University of Edinburgh is looking to appoint a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Hydrology.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join the teaching team for the BSc (Hons) Geography degree programmes and who has expertise in topics related to hydrological sciences. The successful candidate will deliver high quality teaching – course design, delivery, assessment, organisation, practical‑based and field‑based teaching, pastoral care, and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students – and pursue excellent hydrological science research in the School of Geo Sciences.

The role also involves engaging in knowledge exchange, contributing to Institute and School citizenship and administration.

The appointee will be a member of the Global Change Research Institute in the School of Geo Sciences. The institute brings together around 100 academic and research staff and 130 postgraduate researchers working on understanding past, present and future changes in the Earth system and informing mitigation strategies for future change. Research spans field work, remote sensing, in situ monitoring, laboratory experimentation and analysis, theory, modelling and stakeholder engagement, across all Geo Sciences disciplines.

The School of Geo Sciences is actively seeking to build a more diverse academic community and strongly welcomes applications from under‑represented groups, including LGBTQ+, disabled individuals and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

• A PhD in a hydrologically related theme
• Ability to deliver high quality research in the field of hydrology
• Willingness to collaborate on interdisciplinary, challenge‑led research topics
• Ability to enthuse students in their learning of the Geosciences
• Demonstrable commitment to participating fully in academic life, including supporting students and collaborative working

Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of the Global Change Research Institute, Professor Hugh Sinclair at

As part of your application, please provide:

• CV (including names, affiliations and email contacts for two referees)
• Covering letter
• Research statement (2 pages max.)
• Teaching statement (2 pages max.)

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

• A competitive salary
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
• Comprehensive staff benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family‑friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page () and use our reward calculator to discover the value of your pay and benefits

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336. Is e buidheann carthannais a th’ ann an Oilthigh Dhùn Èideann, clàraichte an Alba, àireamh clàraidh SC005336.

• Hydrology Focus Research Group