Civil and Environmental Engineering – Faculty of Engineering 

The University of Auckland is New Zealand's pre-eminent research-led University. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is the largest department in the Faculty of Engineering, with approximately 50 academic staff, 1,000 undergraduates and over 200 PhD students. We offer a diverse and active community for research at and above postgraduate level and we are proud of our very strong international reputation for the quality of our research outputs. We have established an excellent reputation in the traditional fields of the discipline, being ranked 37th in the world according to the QS World Ranking 2019. We have strong collaborative links with research groups and industry within New Zealand and across the world. Our structural engineering group has a reputation on research that mitigates the effects of earthquakes and other practical problems associated with concrete, steel and timber. The University of Auckland is home to one of the largest and best equipped structural testing laboratory in the southern hemisphere. This world-class facility has a 9m high reaction wall in two directions, a 20 x 10 m strong floor, a 3.6m square 15T capacity earthquake shake table, and integrated ancillary laboratories and workshops. 

About the role

The University of Auckland invites applications from exceptional candidates for a full-time permanent position in Structural Engineering at the Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Associate Professor Levels. The successful candidate is expected to conduct high quality, impactful original research, advise students, contribute to undergraduate and graduate level teaching, and to participate in the administrative activities of the Department, the Faculty of Engineering and the University. 

Our ideal candidate

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline by the date of appointment. Candidate must have an excellent academic record as evidenced by a publication record, as well as a track record of successful mentoring of students appropriate to the appointment level sought. Individuals with experience in earthquake engineering will be considered. We are interested in receiving applications from applicants with a broad range of backgrounds including, but not limited to the following:

• risk and reliability assessment
• structural safety,
• seismic protective systems,
• urban or network resilience 
• nonlinear analysis, 
• bridge design, 
• non-structural components

The department is particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates that would enhance the department’s gender diversity. 

More information about this role is available in the Position Description.

Why work with us

The University of Auckland is committed to providing an excellent working environment through: 

• Flexible employment practices
• Career development programmes
• A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

We also offer a company superannuation scheme, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, discounted childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services. 

For more information please visit Staff Benefits. 

Apply

Applications should be submitted online, before the closing date of 30 November 2019 and include an up to date CV, cover letter, teaching statement and research statement.

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