Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science

Salary The starting salary will be from £42,882 on Grade F, depending on qualifications and experience.

Contractual hours 36.5 Package Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable). Job category/type Academic Date posted 19/03/2025 Job reference R67042 Education and Research Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy This full time post is available immediately on a permanent basis.

The role We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer with interests in any area of Computer Science to join our growing team.

Scientists with interests in any area of computer science including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Urban Analyticsx, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Distributed Networks, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction or Software Engineering are welcome to apply.

A track record of engagement outside of Computer Science and of interdisciplinary work, including in biosciences, law, psychology, neuroscience, society, the creative industries, business, health, environment and sustainability, or defence and security, are encouraged.

We particularly encourage applicants with a strong track record of publication and/or with a track record of engagement and impact.

We are seeking innovative and forward-thinking researchers who have an independent, internationally recognised, research track record in their field.

The successful candidate will be expected to drive research excellence while shaping innovative teaching approaches.

They will be an enthusiastic educator, interested in cutting edge methods that support students at all levels through undergraduate and postgraduate Computer Science programmes.

About you For a Lecturer post you will have: A PhD (or nearing completion) or equivalent in a relevant discipline and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research Demonstrated expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science or related disciplines.

A strong record in attracting funding for research, or demonstrate potential to attract such funding An active approach to inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research Enthusiasm for delivering high quality undergraduate programmes Strong connections and funded projects with business and community partners Involvement in projects which develop impact.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a genuine passion for teaching and mentorship.

A track record in refereed publications.

Strong potential for working with business and community partners and working towards real-world impact.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research; Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon The Department of Computer Science Exeter’s Department of Computer Science delivers world class research and education in computation and its applications driven by a community of over 1200 students and 80 academic staff.

Powered by a £50 million investment in Data Science and AI, we are a growing community with world-leading researchers in AI, Secure and distributed systems, Computation and society, and AI for Health, Humans and Wellbeing.

Our research applies computational thinking to address real-world problems in, for example, environmental sustainability, security and health.

Insights come both from a deep understanding of the capabilities of computing algorithms and architectures and also from engagement with people and organisations.

Key partners are the Met Office, South-West Water, National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and many others, we solve challenges in how to design computing systems for a complex world.Our portfolio of educational programmes includes undergraduate degrees, degree apprenticeships, and postgraduate taught programmes.

Our vibrant international staff and student communities brings together diverse perspectives from across the globe and we actively promote equality, diversity and inclusivity.

The University of Exeter We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today.

More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.

Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world.

We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Andrew Howes email: . We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements