Queen Mary is a world class university ranked 7th in the UK in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021) and in the top 100 universities world-wide. Queen Mary has an excellent track record in areas of AI, Machine Learning and computer science covering both fundamentals and applications. In the last Research Excellence Framework (REF21), Queen Mary’s computer science was ranked 8th overall in the UK and 1st for research impact.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering is now seeking talented individuals for up to 30 new permanent academic positions, integrating with our existing teams in the following areas.
Applications of AI, Machine Learning and Computational Modelling
Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning and Computing
Types of academic position available
These posts are available at all academic levels: lecturer, senior lecturer, reader and full professor and are traditional academic research focused positions ('Teaching and Research'). Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an appropriate track record of research publications and grant awards, and a vision and funding strategy to build a successful research group at Queen Mary.
In addition, we are also recruiting for positions focused on education leadership ('Teaching & Scholarship' or ‘Teaching & Professional Practice’) at senior lecturer and above. Applicants are expected to demonstrate experience of education leadership or new program development in any of the areas of AI, Machine Learning and computing listed above. We also seek applications from those with a Science and Engineering background whose professional practise in these areas leads to broader influence beyond the field e.g. AI/ML policy, law, ethics, decision making.
How to Apply
Candidate applications should consist of a completed online application form and accompanying CV. Applicants will be asked to specify whether they are applying for a research focused position ('Teaching and Research') or an education focused position ('Teaching & Scholarship'), and to specify which one of the associated areas listed above they best align with. Applicants will also be asked to indicate to which academic level they are applying.
The deadline for applications is 23:55 GMT on 29th September 2024. First interviews are expected to take place in November.
Apply: Teaching and Research
Apply: Teaching & Scholarship/Teaching & Professional Practice
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Queen Mary
Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who identify as Black, non-binary, candidates with a disability, and from women, as these groups are currently under-represented in these academic fields at Queen Mary. While the roles are full time, we positively welcome applications from those who wish to work part time. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. Job share requests for this post will be considered, so please state this clearly on your application if appropriate. We are also open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
Find out more about Queen Mary and the Faculty of Science and Engineering
If you have any questions, please contact us at se-faculty-hr@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 29th September 2024.
Posts will be based in one of the five schools within the Faculty of Science and Engineering:
If you have any questions, please se-faculty-hr@qmul.ac.uk