Lecturer in Neuromorphic Systems

Location: Oxford Road

Hours Per Week: Full time (1 FTE)

This is an exceptional opportunity to join the University of Manchester’s new International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems (ICNS), which will be established in 2025 under the leadership of Professor André van Schaik. The University is investing heavily for the future, with focus on areas of national importance such as health, security, smart cities, robotics, and data-intensive sciences such as physics, astronomy and biology. The Department of Computer Science is investing for growth in Computer Engineering and Architecture, as the enabling activity for these areas, and more. As a member of staff, you will contribute to our international portfolio of research in ICNS, informed by real-world applications, and be willing to engage across discipline boundaries to apply your work. We are seeking to make one appointment in the area of applied neuromorphic algorithm design.

You will join the International Centre for Neuromorphic Systems - and be part of the wider pan-university community. There are activities across the University that are potential collaborators for work in ICNS, including Machine Learning (in the Department of Computer Science), Cognitive Robotics (in Computer Science and Electrical and Electronic Engineering) and Space Systems Engineering (in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering). In 2018 the University joined the Alan Turing Institute, the UK national institute for AI and Data Science. As a University of Manchester staff member you will be fully supported in application to become a Turing Fellow, with the benefits of facilitated collaboration with leading institutes across the UK.

The Department of Computer Science is a leading research institution, and values exceptional researchers. You will publish to the highest standards, secure external research funding, pursue real-world impact, and contribute to the world-class PhD training programmes within the Department.

The Department values exceptional teachers. You will play a key role in maintaining our reputation as an institute of learning – designing and delivering innovative UG/PG topics, both in Computer Engineering and Architecture, and across the spectrum of Computer Science. Exceptional teachers are encouraged to demonstrate this in their application.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: André van Schaik, Email: andre.vanschaik@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 08/05/2025

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