Lecturer in Water Engineering

Do you have a track record of high‑quality research in engineering for water supply and related services and a clear vision for developing your profile at an international level? Can you contribute to innovative research‑led teaching in water engineering and support an excellent student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes? Are you committed to working collaboratively, contributing to an inclusive and supportive School community, and engaging in active academic citizenship?

We are seeking to appoint one Lecturer in Water Engineering (engineering for water supply and related services) who will contribute to the School of Civil Engineering’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship.

The School of Civil Engineering at the University of Leeds is a leading UK centre for research and teaching that advances sustainable solutions for both the built and natural environment, from resilient infrastructure to clean water and healthy ecosystems. The School offers accredited undergraduate, masters and research programmes that combine strong theoretical foundations with project‑based learning. Its research addresses societal and technical challenges at an international scale, supported by first‑class laboratory and computing facilities.

The School provides a supportive and inclusive environment in which academics develop high‑quality teaching, establish internationally recognised research profiles, and engage meaningfully with industry and society.

This role offers the opportunity to develop and sustain a high‑quality, internationally recognised research programme in water engineering aligned with the School’s strategic priorities, including active engagement in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and externally funded research.

You will deliver research‑informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to curriculum design, innovation, and enhancement. You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high‑quality student experience, and will support the academic and professional development of students and early‑career researchers through effective supervision and mentoring.

In addition, you will contribute to the effective and collegial operation of the School through administrative and service activities, working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the University’s commitment to excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The role may also include teaching or academic engagement in support of the School’s transnational education activities, including overseas teaching, for up to six weeks in an academic year.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Professor Carlo G. Prato, Head of School

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