Lecturer/Senior Lecturer (Computing Science) - 4 Posts

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences is looking to appoint 4 full-time staff at Lecturer or Senior Lecturer level in Computing Science to teach on a broad range of computing science lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials, and undertake administrative duties as necessary – as part of the Aberdeen - South China Normal University Institute.

Appointees will primarily be based in Aberdeen but will be expected to travel to China to deliver their teaching obligations; visits are likely to be up to 4 weeks duration at any one time.

Applicants should have research expertise in Computing Science, preferably overlapping with our current research strengths, and have the ambition to work across disciplines and with industry to achieve their research vision as part of the Aberdeen 2040 ‘Data & Artificial Intelligence’ challenge.

Candidates whose work is applicable to domains such as AI in education, generative AI, cognitive systems, cybersecurity, energy, agri-food and healthcare, or who undertake research related to machine learning, explanation, human/machine collaboration, multi-agent systems or natural language technologies are particularly encouraged to apply.

Lecturer salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7,  (£45,585 - £54,395 pa);
Senior Lecturer will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 8 (£57,696 - £64,914 pa);
negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Aladdin Ayesh, Vice Dean for SCNU JI, e-mail: aladdin.ayesh@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser ( lucy.redmayne@abdn.ac.uk ) for further information.

In addition, you will be required to be eligible for and be in a position to obtain the appropriate work visa in China.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The School of Natural & Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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