Lecturer/Reader (Assistant/Associate Professor) in Computer Systems
University of Edinburgh
Job Description:Applications are invited for an industry-funded academic position in Computer Systems to join the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.The Opportunity:Applications are invited for a Lecturer/Reader (Assistant/Associate Professor) position in Computer Systems to join the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh. The post is based within the School’s Institute for Computing Systems Architecture (ICSA), which focuses on all aspects of systems including computer architecture, networking, operating systems, parallel and distributed systems, compilers, applied databases, mobile computing, machine learning systems, embedded/IoT systems, and security.This position is part of a wider strategy to grow and strengthen computer systems research across the School. Candidates with research expertise in all aspects of computer systems are invited to apply, with special consideration given to applicants in computer architecture, hardware security, machine learning systems and neuromorphic computing systems.We are seeking current and future leaders in the field. The successful candidates will have (or be near to completing) a PhD, outstanding track record of research, evidence of growing reputation, a committed vision and research agenda, the enthusiasm and ability to undertake original research, to manage a research group, and to engage with teaching and academic supervision.The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 120 academic staff and a total of over 500 post-doctoral researchers, research students and support staff. Informatics at Edinburgh rated highest on Research Power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. The School has strong links with industry, with dedicated business incubator space and well-established enterprise and business development programmes. The University of Edinburgh has recently established the Bayes Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which provides a locus for fruitful multi-disciplinary work, including a range of companies collocated in it. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.The salary for this post is:
Your skills and attributes for success:UE08 Lecturer (Assistant Professor):
Candidates who are close to completing their PhD (i.e. thesis submission is imminent), and who otherwise meet the selection criteria, will be considered.)
The ability to engage with a range of teaching mediums including online and distance learning.Click for a copy of the full job description for position of Lecturer.UE09 Reader* (Associate Professor): as above and including:
.*PhD must be completed for a Reader appointment.Click for a copy of the full job description for position of Reader.All applications must contain the following supporting documents:
In the case of exceptional applicants, appointments may be available as a Reader (Grade UE09). Job descriptions for each level are outlined below. The level of appointment would be influenced by the selection panel following interview in Edinburgh.Please note that two references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates. Please indicate on your application form if you are happy for your referees to be contacted prior to interview.Feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates.General enquiries to be directed to: Prof. Paul Patras (paul.patras@ed.ac.uk), or Prof Helen Hastie as Head of School ( )As a valued member of our team you can expect:
(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusionThe University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. This will depend on a number of factors specific to the successful applicant.Key dates to noteThe closing date for applications is 6th January 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:Informatics is the study of how natural and artificial systems store, process and communicate information. Research in Informatics promises to take information technology to a new level, and to place information at the heart of 21st century science, technology and society. The School enjoys collaborations across many disciplines in the University, spanning all three College, and also participates as a strategic partner in the Alan Turing Institute and, with Heriot-Watt University, in the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics.The School provides a fertile environment for a wide range of studies focused on understanding computation in both artificial and natural systems. It attracts students around the world to study in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and currently has approximately 1000 undergraduate students, 320 MSc students and 350 PhD students. Informatics is one of seven schools in the College of Science and Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh. It is recognised for the employability of its graduates (demand exceeds supply), its contributions to entrepreneurship, and the excellence of its research. Since the first Research Assessment Exercise in 1986, Informatics at Edinburgh has consistently been assessed to have more internationally excellent and world-class research than any other submission in Computer Science and Informatics. The latest REF 2014 results have again confirmed that ours is the largest concentration of internationally excellent research in the UK. This contributes to our ranking in the top 15 CS departments world-wide according to the latest Times Higher Education ranking.We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.
£49250 – 60321 per year
Edinburgh – Midlothian
Fri, 13 Dec 2024 07:38:34 GMT
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