Lecturer in Autonomous Systems

The School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) is seeking to appoint a Lecturer in Autonomous Systems.

The successful applicant will contribute to our ambitious research agenda and helping to establish QUB as an international leader in Autonomous Systems research and the application of this research to real-world challenges.

The post holder is expected to develop an independent program of world class research and innovation, engaging with the transformative innovation programs being delivered by QUB as part of the Belfast Region City Deal (BRCD) as appropriate. They will enhance an excellent student experience via research-led teaching and assessment, and will also contribute to administration of the School and the University, to citizenship in their research communities, and to outreach activities that showcase research to the wider public.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet, the following criteria:

• Have a PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering (or related discipline).
• A strong record (commensurate with career stage) of conducting and publishing high quality research in Autonomous Systems, including but not limited to: connected and coordinated autonomous systems, perception systems, control systems, localisation systems, agentic AI, security and safety of autonomous systems.
• Evidence of independent contribution to research projects and outputs and potential to establish an independent and sustainable research program.
• Evidence of contribution to national and international collaborations.
• Evidence of teaching experience including but not limited to undergraduate and postgraduate level teaching, assessment and/or industrial training activities.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

What we offer:

Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities. We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more on our website.

Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.

For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

If you are an international applicant and don't already hold a visa that permits you to take up the role you are applying for, please use the information provided on our website to self-assess whether the University is likely to be able to support a visa application.

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