Lecturer in Hydrology

Grade UE08: £50,253 - £61,759 per annum

College of Science & Engineering / School of Geo Sciences / Global Change Research Institute

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Open-ended (permanent) contract

The School of Geo Sciences at the University of Edinburgh wishes to appoint a full‑time Lecturer in Hydrology on an open‑ended contract. 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 contribute high quality teaching to the BSc (Hons) Geography degree programme and pursue excellent hydrological science research in the School of Geo Sciences.

The role will involve course design, delivery, assessment and organisation, practical‑based and field‑based teaching, pastoral care, and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students. The appointee will also pursue excellent research, engage in knowledge exchange, and contribute 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 at the University of Edinburgh. The institute hosts around 100 academic and research staff and 130 postgraduate researchers whose mission is to understand past, present and future changes in the Earth system and to inform mitigation strategies for future change. Research programmes involve field work, remote sensing, in‑situ monitoring, laboratory experimentation, theory, modelling and stakeholder engagement across all Geo Sciences disciplines.

• 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

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

• 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

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of its commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality. Prior to any employment commencing with the University, you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role.

The closing date for applications is 12th August 2026.