Senior Lecturer in AI-Driven Data Centre Sustainability (E&R)

This full-time role is available from September 2024 on a permanent basis.

The role
We are seeking to appoint a new Senior Lecturer in Computer Science with a particular interest in AI-driven Data Centre Sustainability. Data centres are a growing contributor of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions and are enormous energy consumers. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in making data centres more sustainable and reducing carbon footprint. The development of AI technologies can significantly reduce energy consumption, lower operational costs, and contribute to a more sustainable future for next-generation data centres.

The post will include:

• Developing and delivering captivating lectures and seminars on topics pertinent to AI-driven data centre sustainability, such as energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, cooling systems optimization, and lifecycle assessment.
• Mentoring and guiding students in research projects aimed at pioneering sustainable solutions for data centres.
• Actively engaging in securing research income through grant applications and industry collaborations, advancing the department's research agenda in Artificial Intelligence and data centre sustainability.
• Publishing high-quality research findings in reputable journals and conference proceedings, contributing to the academic discourse and driving innovation in sustainable computing.

About you
For a Senior Lecturer post you will have:

• A PhD or equivalent in Computer Science and have an independent, internationally-recognised research programme in a relevant active field of research.
• Demonstrated expertise in AI-driven data centre sustainability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, coupled with a genuine passion for teaching and mentorship.
• A strong record in attracting funding for research or demonstrating 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.
• A strong potential for research leadership.
• A track record in refereed publications and success in significant grant capture.
• Relationships with external organisations and funders/ and knowledge and experience of key sectors or business challenges.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) 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.

Further information
For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Professor Andrew Howes andrew.howes@exeter.ac.uk

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