Professor in Artificial Intelligence (Chair) - AC2605LS

Start Date: As soon as possible

The University of St Andrews wishes to make an appointment to the Johann and Gaynor Rupert Chair in Artificial Intelligence in the School of Computer Science. You will be an outstanding scholar of international standing in Artificial Intelligence with a proven track record of securing significant grant funding and leading high quality externally funded research projects. The successful candidate will be expected to have a range of interests, be able to work across disciplines, and strengthen and complement existing work within the School to make an outstanding contribution to the field’s advancement through research outputs. You will be expected to represent the University of St Andrews prominently in the UK and international communities.

Candidates will hold a doctorate in a cognate discipline and will be expected to be capable of teaching the subject across all levels of the curriculum. The primary criteria for appointment will be evidence of an internationally recognised research record, a clear programme of anticipated research activity for the coming years and a significant research funding record.

The Johann and Gaynor Rupert Chair in AI has been established and fully endowed through generous donations honouring Johann and Gaynor Rupert’s dedication to St Andrews and the Dunhill Links Championship. Mr Rupert was awarded an honorary degree in July 2010.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family-friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters

Informal enquiries can be directed to Professor Ian Miguel (hos-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Professor Susmit Sarker (dor-cs@st-andrews.ac.uk).

Interview Date: 02 June 2025 

Closing Date: 05 May 2025

Please quote ref: AC2605LS

Further Particulars: AC2605LSFPs.pdf

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