Lecturer - Professor Accelerating Data Science and AI

Following a significant investment, we are seeking to appoint a number of academics interested in researching and/or teaching Artificial Intelligence (AI), Maths of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science and their applications. The new academics will come with a range of experience and expertise and we will seek to build a strong and diverse team of individuals able to achieve great things together and with colleagues in other fields within and outside the university.

These appointments are a unique opportunity to join the University of Exeter and contribute to the development and delivery of an ambitious research, education agenda using the power of data science and AI for the benefit of society.

All will be full-time permanent positions.

We are looking to appoint from Lecturer up to Professor across E&R (research focused) and E&S (teaching focused), for the following areas:

• AI and Health
• Computer Vision
• Environmental Intelligence
• Maths of AI
• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Data Science

For more information on this campaign and to find job descriptions for these roles, please have a look at our online brochure: https://digital.exeter.ac.uk/ada-candidate-pack/

We seek to support the research stars of now and the future, and welcome applications from candidates holding or seeking to hold research fellowships with a transition to full-time Lecturer once the fellowship ends.

Please ensure you read the job description and person specification, which can be found in the online candidate pack.

Please state in your application which role you are applying to.

What we can offer you:

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide 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 supports 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.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023 and the 2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities released by Shanghai Rankings).  

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We are using the power of our education and research to create a sustainable, healthy and socially just future.  Our shared purpose and vision continually moves us forward to make a difference to our people, our communities, our partners and the world around us.  Read about our world leading research on Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO City of Literature

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

Further Information

Please see individual job descriptions for who best to contact, or email Prof Nick Stone at N.Stone@exeter.ac.uk.

If you are interested in these positions, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible.

This is a rolling-recruitment campaign and applications will be reviewed on a regular basis and interviews will be held throughout the recruitment period.