Assistant or Associate Professor in Computer Science (Research and Education) - School of Computer Science - 103063 - Grade 8 or 9

University of Birmingham

  • United Kingdom
  • £47,389-56,535 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job Category: Academic Non-clinicalJob Description:Position DetailsSchool of Computer ScienceLocation: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UKGrade 8 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606Grade 9 Full time starting salary is normally in the range £58,225 to £67,468 with potential progression once in post to £87,974Grade: 8 or 9Full Time, PermanentClosing date: 30th September 2025BackgroundThe School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, UK, seeks to recruit talented computer scientists from diverse backgrounds for the role of Assistant or Associate Professor. Successful candidates will join a vibrant School, regarded as one of the best in the UK in academic research, societal impact and education. This round welcomes applications from enthusiastic academics from any area within computer science, to strengthen, collaborate with and expand the main research themes in the School. Successful candidates will join in pursuing collaborative, challenge-led, research based on interdisciplinary research funding and in further improving diversity and inclusion in computer science research and education. New staff will also benefit from a programme of dedicated support for career development through Birmingham's Academic Development Programme.The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is recruiting new academic staff to fulfil its ambitions as a leading UK university for computer science. We seek to recruit across the broad spectrum of computer science to strengthen and expand our six main research areas. These research areas include Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber-Physical Systems, Theory of Computation, Human-Computer Interaction and Socio-Technical Systems (more about research themes below).Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is one of the leading departments in the UK for research and teaching in computer science, and with about eighty academics it is also one of the larger one. Our research is ranked 3rd across all UK universities according to the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework. Education is ranked 5th in the UK for computer science, according to 2025 tables (Complete University Guide). While pursuing excellence in research and education, we also aim to optimize our positive impact on society-examples include collaborations with industry partners and charities, commercialisation activities and an extensive wider participation programme. To support its aims, the School offers a vibrant, open and intellectually stimulating work environment in its dedicated computer science building, educating well over 2000 students.We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working. We support and mentor new staff through the Academic Development Programme, which provides a 5-year development programme, at the end of which staff are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme consists of a variety of development opportunities and the time to reflect and develop, provides mentoring, grant writing workshops/training and exposes you to colleagues across the disciplines and in our business and entrepreneurship units.Members of the Computer Science collaborate with others in many other Schools and Centres. The following University centres are particularly relevant:The Birmingham Centre for Cyber Security and Privacy is recognised by EPSRC/NCSC as a UK Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, conducting outstanding research in cyber security and privacy. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to applied cryptography, hardware-based security, embedded systems security (including automotive security), side-channel and fault-based attacks and security protocol analysis.The Institute for Data and AI promotes excellence in Data Engineering, Data Science and AI theory and practice. It brings together researchers and educators from across the University around a shared ambition to address some of the grand challenges faced by our society. Research Themes include Digital Governance, Health, Manufacturing and Creative Industries.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 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.Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application.To download the full job description please click here:Information for applicantsCandidates are required to upload their CV, which includes full citations plus URLs for 4 selected publications in the last 5 years. They are also recommended to upload below documents to support their applications:
  • Covering letter, which can be filled in the application, so the document upload is optional
  • Research Statement
  • Teaching Statement
This advert will close on 30th September 2025. We follow a two-stage appointment process: mid/late October, longlisted candidates will be invited to give an online, 20-minute, research presentation, based on which shortlisting takes place. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to visit the University of Birmingham, meet with staff members and students (if possible), and conduct a panel interview.Informal enquiries to Aad van Moorsel, 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 .

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