Professor in AI for Science

About us:

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education & world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. We are delighted to announce exciting new opportunities to join our dynamic and interdisciplinary scientific community, as part of a major cross-faculty investment in science focused on boundary-breaking research, education & innovation.

About the role:

We are seeking ambitious and talented individuals who will advance cutting-edge research across the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, biology & maths) using AI and computational approaches to solve complex scientific problems and deliver inspirational teaching.

Successful candidates will play a key role in developing & executing internationally leading research and work collaboratively across King’s. You will have a strong research track record, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement, and be ready to grow a research programme that attracts external funding. You will also be committed to educating scientists and researchers of the future through a range of interdisciplinary undergraduate & postgraduate degree programmes. 

We also wish to maximise the relevance of our work to society through high impact research through engagement with industry & public engagement that engages diverse audiences, especially in our local communities in London and beyond.

It is important that King’s reflects the diversity of the population we serve, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Shortlisted candidates will be consulted on appropriate discipline areas and host departments as part of the selection and interview process.

There are up to 2 positions available. These are full-time positions, and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you:

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

• PhD qualified in relevant subject area
• Scientific synergy with current research at King’s
• Significant, established expertise in an area of interdisciplinary science research
• Established and consistent record of attracting peer reviewed research grant funding or fellowships
• Strong and consistent track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and sharing & encouraging good practice
• Outstanding independent track record of publication in peer reviewed journals of international stature
• Significant experience in leadership in academic administration
• Experience in supervising and developing research students and/or research staff
• Member of prestigious academic and/or industrial advisory boards
• Significant experience of undergraduate and/or post graduate teaching

Desirable criteria

• Experience of industrial/commercial funding opportunities to underpin applied research

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

Applications should include: 

• A1 page cover letter highlighting your key scientific contributions, a brief summary of future plans & fit with King’s. Please also indicate which departments/faculties you feel that you best align with. 
• A CV with a full publication list 
• A research statement (up to 2 pages) 
• A teaching statement (up to 1 page) 
• Details of 3 academic referees, including one from your current or most recent employer. Should you be shortlisted, letters of recommendation will be sought ahead of the interview from two of your references. The third reference, from your current employer, will only be requested with your consent. 

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