Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Data Science (Physics/Astronomy/Mathematics)

FTE: 1.0fte (working 37 hours a week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Salary: Lecturer (UH7): £38,784 pa to £46,049 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Senior Lecturer (UH8): £46,049 pa to £58,225 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: College Lane Campus, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield

Main Duties and Responsibilities

You will undertake teaching and assessment at undergraduate and postgraduate level in Data Science.

For the role of Senior Lecturer, you will also undertake an administrative role in the School such as Module Leadership, assisting with programme management, or other similar duties, provide leadership in an aspect of research or commercial activities and undertake other duties within the framework of the post as delegated by the Head of Department, Programme Leader for Mathematics.

Skills and experience required

You must have experience of working in Data Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics or closely related areas within Higher Education or in a relevant sector, including demonstrable research activity.

In addition to this you will need proven experience of teaching or tutoring at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You must have a strong commitment to teaching, learning and student support at University level and a potential to attract external research and/or commercial funding.

You will have demonstrable proficiency in English Language, with excellent oral and written communication skills. You must have a strong desire to enthuse and engage our students and be effective within a team setting. We will also expect from you a willingness to develop module and programme level material whilst also demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement and to undertake professional qualifications where appropriate. Willingness and ability to contribute to teaching in other areas of Physics, Astronomy or Mathematics is desirable.

For the role of Senior Lecturer, you must have substantial experience of working in Data Science, Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, or closely related areas. You will also be required to have a strong track record of research publications and/or industrial experience and evidence of securing external funding. In addition to this, you must have the knowledge and demonstrable experience to contribute to the School's teaching and research areas.

Qualifications Required

The role requires a doctorate in a relevant subject area, or equivalent qualification.

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria, click the 'Apply' button above. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.

Internal applicants – please ensure you apply via your employee self-service portal.

An appointment to this role may require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate.

Please note, this post cannot be visa sponsored unless you can evidence a good honours first degree plus a PhD / Doctorate. A criminal record check may also be required.

Contact Details / Informal Enquiries: Informal inquiries about the post may be made to the Head of Department of Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics: Dr. Tomasz Lukowski (t.lukowski@herts.ac.uk)

Closing Date: 03 February 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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