Lecturer in Natural Language Processing

Location: Aston University Main Campus 

The Aston School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies is looking for a Lecturer in Natural Language Processing to help reinforce its research and teaching in the area. As the successful candidate you will be expected to teach across several areas of the computer science and/or cybersecurity curricula depending on their particular areas of interest.

Aston University has a very ambitious strategy in digital, which benefits the school directly on both research and teaching environment, providing exciting opportunities to develop one’s research and teaching career.

The school is experiencing a period of growth in terms of research activity and student recruitment in the digital sciences: computer science, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data science. Research in Natural Language Processing is carried out in the Aston Institute for Forensic Linguistics (AIFL) as well as in the Aston Centre for AI Research and Applications (ACAIRA) and the Sir Peter Rigby Digital Futures Institute (DFI) allowing candidates a rich environment for collaboration and developing their research portfolio. 

You will be expected to have an excellent research track record, commensurate with their career stage, and show signs of innovative and independent thinking. You will be encouraged to actively participate in development of new and exciting curricula. 

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact Professor Damien Foster, d.foster1@aston.ac.uk.

What we offer:

• Aston University is a vibrant campus located within Birmingham city centre, which has excellent transport links via bus or train.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• A generous annual leave scheme with 30 days bookable leave and a further 13 days of bank holiday and University closure days.
• Everyday discounts to a number of activities and retailers.
• Great family-friendly policies.
• On-site gym and pool with discounted staff membership available.
• Further information on our Benefits and Rewards can be found here.

The salary and job description for this role are likely to meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa. Please see the Home Office Guidance: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job 

Further details:
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Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, including race and sexual orientation, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: https://www2.aston.ac.uk/about/inclusive-aston

We recognise the value of flexible working.  Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles.

If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at recruitment@aston.ac.uk

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Friday 11 April 2025

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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