Job: Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in AI at University of Exeter, UK

[Richard Everson]

The University of Exeter is recruiting a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Artificial Intelligence.   The Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence in the Computer Science Department will contribute to extending the research profile of Artificial Intelligence, Nature-Inspired Computing, and Optimisation at Exeter, particularly in areas related or complementary to the field for which the department has a strong research preference. We are particularly interested in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Science, Human-AI Interaction, Optimisation, Nature-Inspired Computing and Machine Learning. However, we will consider candidates with expertise in any areas of Computer Science.

The post will include research, teaching and related administration in Computer Science; collaborate with College and the University of Exeter as a whole in order to develop and support Computer Science research programmes and the College’s research programme.

The starting salary will be from £36,382 up to £47,419 depending on qualifications and experience. Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package.

The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Exeter is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City. In 2019, Devon was voted as having the best quality of life of anywhere in England and Wales, making it a popular choice for both work and study.

The University is committed to equality and diversity throughout students and staff. 

Full details and a link to the application portal can be found here.   For an informal and confidential discussion about the post please contact Prof Ronaldo Menezes (tel: +44 1392 726991, email: r.me...@exeter.ac.uk).