Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence (Research and Education)

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £56,921 to £65,814 with potential progression once in post to £85,544

Background

The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is recruiting new academic staff to pursue its ambitions as one of the leading UK universities for computer science. 

We seek to recruit in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The candidate will have research background and interests in either the theory underlying AI, or in the methodology development and application of AI to scientific or industrial application domains. This may include, but is not limited to, engineering principles for fair and safe AI, distributed machine learning, mathematical underpinnings for deep learning, mathematical optimization, or physics-based models for AI. In this research, you will have the opportunity to work with academics within the Institute for Data & AI, including from sciences, engineering, mathematics, health, social sciences and environmental sustainability. 

Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is one of the leading UK institutions for research and teaching in computer science. Our research is ranked 3rd across all UK universities according to the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework. Education is ranked 5^th in the UK for computer science, according to 2024 tables. While pursuing excellence in research and education, we also aim to optimize our positive impact on society—examples include collaborations with industry partners and charities, commercialisation activities and an extensive wider participation programme. To support its aims, the School offers a vibrant, open and intellectually stimulating work environment in its dedicated computer science building, educating over 2000 students.   

The post is within the School of Computer Science, and candidates will be encouraged to identify connections with researchers in other disciplines across the University (including sciences, mathematics, medicine or social sciences). 

Role Summary

The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding.

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution.

Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application

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Informal enquiries to Prof Ata Kaban, email: a.kaban@bham.ac.uk. For general enquiries to the Head of School, Prof. Aad van Moorsel, email: a.vanmoorsel@bham.ac.uk.  

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closes: 08/01/2025

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