Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in AI

The role

We are seeking to make a teaching focused (known as Pathway 3 at the University of Bristol) academic appointment in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Whilst this is a teaching focused position, as a research intensive university that teaches cutting edge techniques in this rapidly evolving field, we welcome applicants with a research track record in one of the following AI specialisms Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models, Distributed and Collective Artificial Intelligence, Reinforcement Learning and Multi-agent Reinforcement Learning or alternatively, from candidates innovating with AI in domains such as Medicine and Healthcare, Robotics and/or Autonomous Systems, or Computational Neuroscience. The University of Bristol has a longstanding research tradition in AI dating back over more than three decades and it has been chosen to host a new £200M national supercomputer research facility, focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The University of Bristol has an internationally leading research environment having been ranked fifth for research in the UK. Additionally, we are delighted to share that the University of Bristol was recently awarded 'University of the Year' at the inaugural National AI Awards, further highlighting our leadership in the field.

Our future ambition for research excellence is underlined by our £500M investment in a new campus in the heart of Bristol.

What will you be doing?

Role holders will be responsible for teaching, and related teaching administration, at both undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels.  For the senior lecturer level the role will entail leadership in developing and overseeing, teaching programmes at all levels (including new courses and programmes). They will make a significant leadership and/or management contribution in the area of learning and teaching.  They will contribute to the delivery of high-quality education in AI at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and undertake academic leadership roles.  

You should apply if

You should apply if experience in teaching AI (or a strong desire to do so for lecturer level).  You should have (or expect to have) a PhD that is related to AI research.  We are seeking future leaders in their field and so we are looking for people who can demonstrate their leadership potential. 

Additional information

For informal queries, please contact Professor Jonathan Lawry (j.lawry@bristol.ac.uk)

Contract type: Open ended

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: J / K / L

Salary: £41,732 - £46,974 per annum (Grade J) / £48,350 - £54,395 per annum (Grade K) / £57,696 - £64,914 per annum (Grade L)

School/Unit: School of Engineering, Mathematics and Technology

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 30th October. 

The interview date will be confirmed in due course. 

Our strategy and mission

We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.

The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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