Lecturer in AI or Data Science (T&S)

Applications are invited for a Teaching and Scholarship lectureship in AI or Data Science in the School of Mathematics at Cardiff University. This position is intended to support a new suite of AI and Data Science MSc programmes that will be delivered both in the UK and overseas. The successful candidate may be required to undertake duties for which they are qualified at other locations within the University or at one of its transnational partner institutions overseas. Please refer to the job description for further details.

In this role, you will:

• Design and deliver modules on taught programmes, including MSc AI or Data Science modules and supervise dissertations
• Conduct excellent research leading to measurable outputs including publications and funding applications
• Engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations to raise awareness of the School.

We’d like to hear from you if you:

• Have teaching experience at undergraduate / postgraduate level.
• Can demonstrate specialist knowledge and current advancements within the fields of AI or Data Science

We can offer you the chance to work in a vibrant organisation, with great benefits and opportunities for progression. We are a proud Living Wage supporter.

Please contact Jonathan Thompson (thompsonjm1@cardiff.ac.uk) for an informal, confidential discussion about the role.

For information about working at Cardiff University, please contact Cath Noble, HR Officer maths-hr@cardiff.ac.uk

This post is open-ended, full-time (35 hours per week) and available from 1st January 2027.

Salary:

£41,064 - £46,049 per annum (Grade 6) or
£51,753 - £56,535 per annum (Grade 7) depending on your qualifications and experience.

Please indicate on your covering letter if you are applying for Lecturer Grade 6 or Lecturer Grade 7.

Closing date: Friday, 12 June 2026

We particularly welcome applications from females as they are under-represented at Cardiff University in this field. Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a University which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Cardiff, Wales, and the world. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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