Professor in Computer Science

Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

The Role

The Centre of Computational Science & Mathematical Modelling is at the forefront of innovation, conducting ground-breaking research in areas in the areas of machine learning, data science, reinforcement learning, cyber-physical systems, the internet of things, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, computational algebra & logic, and mathematical modelling. We utilise these to address the pressing challenges of our time, supporting work in areas such as sustainability, security, and healthcare. The centre represents Coventry University in the new Turing University Network, allowing staff access to the wider UK Data Science and AI ecosystem.

The centre has received significant investment and invites applications for a full-time Professor in Computer Science in one of the above research areas: cyber-physical systems, large language models, generative AI, explainable / interpretable AI. We are seeking an exceptional individual with a strong record of research leadership, a passion for academic excellence, and an unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and innovative research environment.

How We Will Support You

• The opportunity to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines with other research centres.
• An active and engaging research environment provided by the staff and students of the research centre.
• Research support teams to support you with research funding bids, research project delivery, and postgraduate student recruitment and supervision.
• Internal funding schemes for PhD scholarships and research pump-priming.
• An Enterprise and Innovation Office who can support you to perform consultancy, contract research, and other partnership opportunities with industry.
• Protected majority-time for research guaranteed (minimum 80% research), with a further-reduced teaching load provided for the first three years of position to allow for the establishment of research group.
• If teaching duties are assigned, they will be on postgraduate courses close to the research of the centre; with support to develop research enhanced learning practices.
• Access to a range of high-performance computing facilities and desk space in our recently renovated building on the Coventry University Technology Park.
• The centre is also a proud member of the Turing University Network and actively engages with the Alan Turing Institute.

Qualifications Required

A PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field.

Our Successful Candidate

Have a distinguished track record of research and publications in top-tier venues, by demonstrating leadership in research strategy development and implementation. Experience in securing competitive research funding and managing large-scale projects and be commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).

Experience with UK's Research Excellence Framework or similar assessment exercises and a history of successful PhD supervision and researcher capacity building. As a professor you should have recognition for contributions to the field, such as prestigious awards or honours and engagement with industry, NGOs, and policy bodies to translate research into practice with a dynamic and agile approach to leading change in research culture and infrastructure.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 38 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

Closing Date: 5th May 2024