Established in 1966, the University of Surrey provides life-changing education for its students and impactful research that delivers solutions to global problems. The Times Higher Education rated Surrey 55th in the world for impact and the National Student Survey put us in the top 10 in the UK.

In the area of Computer Science, we ranked 7th in the national Research Excellence Framework 2021 for the quality of outputs submitted, and Surrey is number one in the UK for graduate employability by the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

We are investing heavily in Computer Science to build on our expertise and global impact. This is creating an exciting environment within which to work, and opportunity for growth. To do this we need to recruit academics at all levels who are equally driven to provide an innovative and inspiring environment for students and colleagues to thrive.

We are seeking candidates who can contribute to our course offerings and to develop and extend our current research portfolio in AI, Cyber Security, and Distributed and Networked Systems.

We are particularly keen to attract applications in the areas below, but we welcome applications in all complementary areas of our research:

• Data Science
• Practical Security
• Machine Learning
• Data Analytics
• Data Engineering
• NLP
• HCI and Usability
• Digital Security and Resilience
• Autonomous Systems and Robotics
• Complex Systems
• Software Engineering
• Usable Security

Positions available at all levels are as follows:

• Professor in Computer Science who can evidence the leadership required at this level of role; including ability to attract funding, drive the research agenda and build a global reputation.
• Associate Professor/s in Computer Science who are making steps to lead grants, develop their research credentials at a national and international level, who demonstrate an ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive manner.
• Senior Lecturer/s in Computer Science (Research and Teaching Track) earlier on in their research career demonstrating an ability to support the development of colleagues and support students through teaching excellence.
• Senior Lecturer/s in Computer Science (Teaching Track) earlier on in their research career demonstrating an ability to support the development of colleagues and support students through teaching excellence.
• Lecturer/s B in Computer Science (Research and Teaching Track). Experienced lecturers following either path.
• Lecturer/s B in Computer Science (Teaching Track). Experienced lecturers following either path.

Benefits

We offer a generous pension, relocation assistance, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working (dependent on work duties).

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

How to apply

With your application, please attach a full CV with a ‘supporting statement’ evidencing how you meet the essential criteria (maximum 2 sides of A4). We encourage applications from UK as well as non-UK nationals.

For further information about this unique and exciting opportunity, please email Suzi Fox in the Resourcing Team on suzi.fox@surrey.ac.uk to arrange a call.

Closing date for applications is 23:59 Monday 17th April 2023.

Interview on-site in Guildford:

• Lecturer, Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor positions between 2nd and 16th May 2023
• Professor level role Friday 19th May 2023