Lecturer in Civil Engineering, Permanent, 1 FTE, Contract Type B, University of Galway, 011160

Applications are invited for an appointment as a lecturer in Civil Engineering, School of Engineering at the University of Galway. 

University of Galway seeks to appoint an outstanding individual with established expertise to capitalise upon and strengthen University of Galway’s international position in construction practice, surveying, building information modelling and digital construction, project management and related areas. This specific role will contribute to the University’s leadership in Civil Engineering and deliver upon our commitment to ensure our graduates are equipped with the latest innovative technologies in the Civil Engineering sector. The role will also enhance the University’s research capacity in the application of these tools to the construction, operation and maintenance of Civil Engineering infrastructure that can include water resources, wastewater and hydraulic infrastructure, transport infrastructure, buildings etc. 

There are many exciting opportunities to leverage the growth of 3D digitisation, modern construction and surveying practices, digital twins and related fields to ensure the efficient and sustainable design, construction and operations of infrastructure and buildings. Furthermore, there is an ever-increasing amount and variety of data being collected from infrastructure projects that is underutilised. Such data will become increasingly relevant as we design and plan infrastructure that meets society’s needs, is carbon efficient and is resilient to future challenges including climate change. Examples include, but are not limited to, water resources, wastewater and storm infrastructure, hydraulic structures, faster construction of low-carbon buildings and infrastructure and data-driven project management. 

The successful candidate will make significant contributions to teaching, research, student project supervision, and programme administration across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Civil Engineering and the School of Engineering. In recent years, the School of Engineering at University of Galway have developed a suite of postgraduate courses and micro-credentials in civil engineering and construction innovation, equipping learners with key knowledge and skills in civil and environmental engineering, digital adoption, sustainability in the built environment and modern methods of construction. 

It is expected that the appointee will develop an outstanding research programme, working with colleagues across the School of Engineering, relevant academic disciplines and research institutes. Civil Engineering has active clusters in hydraulics, water and wastewater engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, coastal/offshore engineering, transport and construction. Civil Engineering hosts Construct Innovate, Ireland’s national research centre for construction technology and innovation, which collaborates with over 90 construction companies. Academic staff from Civil Engineering are active within the Ryan Institute which focuses on sustainability research and innovation. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for major funding awards, for example from the European Research Council (ERC), Research Ireland and Horizon Europe, and will develop national and international collaborations with academia and industry . The new appointee will be expected to disseminate their work through high quality peer-reviewed journals, high-impact conferences, and workshops. 

University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer. The University of Galway has a deep commitment to equal opportunities, and in 2022, the School of Engineering was conferred with the Athena Swan Silver Award, the first time this was awarded to a school of engineering in Ireland. The School of Engineering is deeply committed to making real and lasting changes to career development in supporting and advancing women throughout the pipeline at undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral and academic staff levels. More information on School, College and University activities in this domain can be found on www.universityofgalway.ie/womeninengineering/, www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/edi/ and http://www.universityofgalway.ie/genderequality/. 

For detailed information on the requirements, please refer to the Eligibility Requirements section of the Job Description. 

The successful candidate shall possess:

• A primary degree and a PhD qualification in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• An ability to teach innovative approaches in areas such as digital construction, building information modelling, construction practice, surveying and project management
• Evidence of developing new and innovative research programmes, collaboration with established research centres and a clear vision for developing new research activity in the application of innovative approaches to the construction, operation and maintenance of Civil Engineering infrastructure that can include water resources, wastewater and hydraulic infrastructure, transport infrastructure, buildings etc.
• An appropriate portfolio of peer-reviewed publications.
• A background in the application of sustainability and resilience thinking as applied to the design, construction and operation of the built environment.
• A history of working with industry, that would enable the delivery of the goals of this post across teaching and research and the broader goals of the School of Engineering.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr. Indiana Olbert, Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, Email indiana.olbert@universityofgalway.ie  OR Prof. Eoghan Clifford, Head of Civil Engineering, School of Engineering, Email eoghan.clifford@universityofgalway.ie  

Additional information on the School/Discipline/College is available at https://www.universityofgalway.ie/engineering/ and the Discipline is available at: https://www.universityofgalway.ie/science-engineering/engineering/civil-engineering/.  

The full-time hours of work for academic staff are 39 hours per week.

Salary: €63,624 to €101,498 p.a (applicable to new entrants effective from January, 2011)

This appointment will be made on the Associate Professor/Lecturer scale in line with current Government pay policy and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the University’s Remuneration policy. QA321-Updated-PP-Remuneration.pdf (universityofgalway.ie)

Closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00 (Irish Time) on 31st July 2025.  It will not be possible to consider applications received after the closing date.

Garda vetting may apply. 

Appointments will be conditional on work authorisation validation. 

Further details are available at www.dbei.ie