Assistant or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Government and Artificial Intelligence – School of Government – 101723 – Grade 8 or 9

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Assistant or Associate Professor (Research and Education) in Government and Artificial Intelligence – School of Government – 101723 – Grade 8 or 9

Company

University of Birmingham

Job description

Job Description:Position DetailsSchool of GovernmentLocation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKGrade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £45,585 to £54,395 with potential progression once in post to £61,198Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £56,021 to £64,914 with potential progression once in post to £84,644Grade: 8 or 9Full Time, PermanentClosing date: 16th July 2024BackgroundThe School of Government at the University of Birmingham welcomes applications at Assistant or Associate Professor level from candidates with research and teaching interests in computational social science and/or social data science.We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate to contribute to the Data Science and AI Initiative in the College of Social Sciences, which aims to expand AI and data science in the social sciences. This forms part of a sustained and increasing programme of investment in data science and AI research at the University of Birmingham.We invite applications from candidates with expertise in computational methods and data science applications in political science, international development, and public policy. Successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of and – joint programmes between School of Government and School of Computer Science. We expect successful candidates to be passionate about interdisciplinary research and teaching.Successful candidates will possess (or near to completion) a PhD in a relevant field, a well-established research trajectory, evidenced by an outstanding record of publications, a passion for and capacity to conduct original research and to lead a research group. They will exhibit exceptional teaching proficiency and commitment to academic supervision. We are looking for individuals who are current and emerging leaders in the field.The School of Government is intellectually vibrant with an excellent record in both research and teaching. It provides a supportive environment, enabling colleagues to engage internationally, build networks and deliver excellent teaching and research. Resources are available to facilitate research, grant capture, and impact and engagement activities. Staff are encouraged and supported to be innovative in their teaching, enabling students to thrive and build firm foundations in the discipline.The School of Government comprises the Department of Political Science and International Studies, the Department of Public Administration and Policy, and the International Development Department. We are one of the largest Schools of Government in the United Kingdom – home to more than 90 full-time academic staff, more than 1,500 undergraduate and taught postgraduate students, and more than 70 doctoral researchers.Role SummaryThe role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.The successful applicant will have a PhD (or near to completion) in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.Appointment will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application. The level of appointment will be determined at the interview stage.To download the full job description please click here:All applications must contain the following supporting documents via the online application system: * Cover letter addressing your suitability for the role;

• Full CV and publication list, which should identify the applicant’s 3 most relevant/representative publications;
• Research statement (up to 3 pages);
• Teaching statement (up to 2 pages);
• Contact details for three referees.

Informal enquiries to Professor Slava Jankin, email: or Dr Timea Nochta, email:We believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyone .

Expected salary

£45585 – 54395 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 02:45:49 GMT

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