Lecturer in Computer Science - Research

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 heavily investing in the Department of 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 looking for Lecturers (Research and Teaching Track) and Lecturers (Teaching Track):

• To either develop a personal research portfolio in line with the Faculty’s research strategy, or to have significant input to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and to participate in Faculty administration.
• To make a significant contribution to Faculty/Department management and administration as appropriate.

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 areas including Data Science, Practical Security, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Data Engineering, NLP, HCI and Usability, Digital Security and Resilience, Autonomous Systems and Robotics, Complex Systems, and Software Engineering.

Essential Skills Required

• An honours degree or an appropriate and equivalent professional qualification in a relevant subject.
• A Teaching Qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE or equivalent is essential. (Teaching track)
• Normally a doctoral degree.
• Normally previous experience as a Lecturer. Evidence of high level of teaching and presentational skills.
• Evidence of administrative and organisational skills.
• Evidence of current research/scholarship at post-doctoral level or equivalent. (Research & Teaching Track)

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 23:59 Monday 17^th April 2023.

Interviews between 2^nd and 16^th May 2023.

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