Location: | Liverpool |
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Salary: | £45,585 to £56,021 per annum |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 27th August 2024 |
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Closes: | 12th September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 4823 |
The School of Computer Science and Mathematics within the Faculty of Engineering and Technology seeks to appoint six positions to the post of Senior Lecturer or Senior Teaching Fellow in the following subject areas:
Software Engineering
We would particularly welcome applicants who have experience in cloud computing, data science, software design, software development, artificial intelligence, mobile or web development, embedded systems, software testing or databases.
Computer Games Development
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a demonstrable experience in software engineering for games and interests in Testing/Profiling in Game Engines / C++ (e.g. Unreal Insights), Physics, AI, Ludology, Animation, Procedural Content Generation, or Deferred Rendering.
Cybersecurity
We would particularly welcome applicants who have experience in Ethical Hacking, System Penetration, Secure Software Development, Information Security and Cryptography. Applicants skilled/certified in Ethical Hacking are strongly desired.
Computer Science
Ideally you will have a background in theoretical topics such as Algorithm design, analysis and application; Automata Theory; Complexity Theory, Formal Methods; Information Theory; Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science or other computer science topics together with a practical focus in application and programming in various paradigms.
The role will require delivery of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in the School and the specific development of the areas listed to ensure our curriculum is up-to-date and meeting the needs of employers and applicants. You will also be expected to make broad contributions to the academic work of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics in the fields of computing and computer science. In addition, you may contribute to the development and delivery of outreach and engagement initiatives as well as interdisciplinary project areas. You are likely to have a background in a relevant area with a PhD in a related subject and/or relevant professional experience from industry.
The university has created a new academic career pathway for staff in academic roles. The structure focuses on career pathways, these being:
The new pathways have been designed to ensure that academic strengths whether in research, scholarship, teaching, the wider student experience, leadership or innovation and engagement, are all appropriately recognised, developed, valued, and rewarded.
They reflect parity in progression and reward in recognition of these contributions and they enable individuals to focus on and be supported in their professional development and practice during the course of their career.
You should apply against the job description that they feel best reflects their strengths and expertise. On appointment, assignment to the appropriate pathway and job description will be based on the successful candidate’s experience and academic strengths.
Informal enquires can be made to Dr Mike Riley (Interim School Director) at M.L.Riley@ljmu.ac.uk or Dr Martin Hanneghan (Subject Head) at M.B.Hanneghan@ljmu.ac.uk
Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.
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