Lecturer/Associate Professor in Machine Learning and Creative AI

  • Full Time
  • London
  • Posted 3 weeks ago

UCL

Job title:

Lecturer/Associate Professor in Machine Learning and Creative AI

Company

UCL

Job description

About usIOE isFounded in 1902, IOE has been shaping policy and helping government, organisations and individuals navigate a changing society for the last 120 years. We embrace collaboration and excellence to create a future that is inclusive and just, and have been ranked number one for education every year since 2014 in the QS World University Rankings by Subject.The ) is a department of IOE, UCL’s Faculty of Education and Society. It is committed to excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the areas of: Media and Cultural Studies, Art, Design and Museology; Academic writing; English education: Applied Linguistics; Music Education; Multimodality studies; Learning with Digital Technologies.About the roleWe are seeking world-class talent with an exceptional research track record to join our academic team at the rank of Lecturer or Associate Professor. The post-holder will play a key role in shaping the rapidly developing field of Machine Learning and Creative AI within Computational Media and Creative Practice, while benefiting from the broader academic environment, including UCL’s Centre for Artificial Intelligence.Candidates should possess expertise in Machine Learning, with areas of interest that include but are not limited to: probabilistic modelling, statistical learning theory, reinforcement learning, generative models, causality, ethical machine learning, and deep learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate sustained excellence across all areas of academic life, with a focus on Machine Learning and Creative AI. This cross-disciplinary post will allow the appointee to explore experimental and creative approaches in the field, contributing to our innovative research agendaCollaboration is central to this role, and the successful candidate will work closely with colleagues in the BA Media programme, the School of Creative & Cultural Industries (SCCI), and the wider UCL East campus. The post-holder will be responsible for developing cutting-edge teaching materials for the BA Media programme, focusing on Machine Learning, Creative AI, and Games, as well as contributing to cross-faculty modules. They will also bring their specialism to our Master’s and PhD programmes.This position is open across Grade 8 and Grade 9, depending on the appointee’s experience, and represents an exciting opportunity for researchers eager to contribute to and expand UCL’s efforts in next-generation AI and interdisciplinary research.About youYou should hold a PhD in Computer Science, Creative Computing, or a closely related discipline by the time of your appointment, with a strong background in a relevant subject area that aligns with our focus on growing research and teaching in Machine Learning and Creative AI. The ability to demonstrate how your expertise will contribute to the ongoing development of this field within the context of our cross-disciplinary approach is essential.The ideal candidate will possess evidence of experience in teaching and supervising academic work, including at undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels, although this is desirable rather than a strict requirement.Your application form should address all the person specification points and should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria.It is important that the criteria are clearly numbered and that you provide a response to each one.

Expected salary

£66711 – 72370 per year

Location

London

Job date

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:21:36 GMT

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