Assistant Professor and Associate Professor (30150-0226)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry 

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Yulia Timofeeva, Head of Department, at y.timofeeva@warwick.ac.uk 

Flexible Working 

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

The Department of Computer Science is seeking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and supportive team, contributing significantly to our research, teaching, and impact activities. 

This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful Computer Science departments and be part of an exciting time of growth in the Department. We are looking for outstanding candidates, pursuing theoretical and/or experimental research, especially in the following areas:

• AI and ML Systems and Applications, AI Safety and Privacy, Computer Systems and Architectures
• AI Foundations, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Security, Quantum Computing

Assistant Professors will be appointed for a probation period (usually five years). Successful completion of probation will coincide with promotion to Associate Professor. The department provides opportunities for advancement up to and including Professor level.

About You

You will hold a PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or a related subject by the start date of the post.

You will have an excellent academic record, with indicators such as impactful publications in peer-reviewed venues, significant software artefact design and implementation, and academic awards within the field of Computer Science. 

You will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Applications will be considered on their merits for both Assistant and Associate Professor positions.

The Department is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among staff and students, and holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award.

We strongly believe that diversity enriches research, teaching, and innovation.

We particularly encourage applications from female candidates and other underrepresented groups.

We are open to considering applications for part-time or other flexible working arrangements.

We offer mentoring schemes and family support to ensure all colleagues can thrive in our community

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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