Assistant Professor in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles

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. 

Building on the University’s success in REF 2021; we continue to increase the scale and quality of our Research to enable us to address global economic and societal challenges and deliver high quality Transdisciplinary and challenge-led Research.

The Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities and its Translational Impact Centre for Connected and Autonomous Automotive Research is at the forefront of mobility innovation in a rapidly changing technology-enabled world. We see major disruption in the transport sector due to the imminent arrival of future technology such as connected and automated mobility. As a result of this, the way in which people, goods and services moves is changing dramatically and we are guiding that change.

The Role

We are seeking an Assistant Professor in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (Research and Teaching) to join The Research Centre for Future Transport and Cities (FTC).  You will be responsible for conducting and/or leading impactful Research within FTC alongside contributing to the development and delivery of teaching, learning and assessment and/or supervision to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students across the Coventry University Group. 

Reporting to the Professor in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs), you will have working experience in the follow areas:

• Experience in applying AI/ML techniques in wireless communication networks in general and CAVs/UAVs in particular.
• Experience in applying AI/ML techniques in cyber security.
• Strong background in Mathematics, analytical evaluation and modeling.
• Substantial experience in designing and evaluating the performance of communication and security protocols for wireless interconnected systems such as vehicular networks and IoT networks.
• Advanced experience in using network and traffic simulation platforms such as NS3, OMNET++, veins and SUMO.

Qualifications Required

A PhD or equivalent in the relevant area of research of Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence for transport related wireless communications and cybersecurity

Our Successful Candidate

You will have an internationally recognised profile in line the priorities of the research centre and within its focus.

You will have an outstanding record of producing internationally recognised research outputs.

You will have the ability to seek research funding and to deliver research project in line with the funding agreements.

You will have the ability to establish networks relevant to the research centre strategy and operations.

The Benefits

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

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 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.

Full Job Description and Person Specification available on our website.

Applicants are requested to submit a covering letter (max 1000 words) summarising how your research fits with the Research Centre within the following four areas.

Contribution to the generation of new knowledge and ideas

(skills acquired from past research projects, key outputs such as data sets, software and research and policy publications)

Contribution to the research and innovation community

(research across disciplines, institutions, and/or countries, commitments such as editing, reviewing and committee work, positions of responsibility, aiding improvement of research integrity or culture, or strategic leadership in influencing a research agenda)

Contribution to research teams and the development of others

(management, supervision or mentoring critical to the success of a team or its members, or strategic leadership in shaping the direction of a team, organisation, company or institution)

Contribution to broader society

(engagement across the public and/or private sectors or with the wider public, research which has contributed to policy development or public understanding, other impacts across research, policy, practice and business, and other research users)

For further information about the Centre or the role please contact Professor Soufiene Djahel at   ae3095@coventry.ac.uk

All posts are available on a full-time permanent basis however applications from staff wishing to work (or currently working) part time are also welcome.  Please note on your cover letter if you are applying to work on a part time basis.

Closing Date: 17^th April 2024