Lectureships and Senior Lectureships, Readership and Professorial positions in ten areas around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computational Modelling.

Queen Mary Lectureships and Senior Lectureships, Readerships and Professorial positions in areas around Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Computing.

About the Role

Queen Mary is a world class university ranked 7th in the UK in the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Queen Mary has an excellent track record in areas of AI, Machine Learning and computer science covering both fundamentals and applications. In the last Research Excellence Framework, Queen Mary’s computer science was ranked 8th overall in the UK and 1st for research impact. 

We welcome applications for up to 30 talented new permanent academic staff at all levels from lecturer through to full professor in the research areas listed below.

Applications of AI, Machine Learning and Computational Modelling 

• Genomics and Life Sciences 

• Drug Discovery and Medicinal Chemistry

• Healthcare, Medical Imaging, and Medtech

• Ecology, Conservation and Biodiversity 

• Materials Discovery 

• Transport, Sustainable Energy and Electronics 

• Creative Industries, Human Communication and Behaviour 

• Quantum Technology and Gravitational Wave 

Fundamentals of AI, Machine Learning and Computing 

• Mathematical Foundations, Risks and Opportunities of AI
  
• Computer Science

As well as the research focused positions we are also recruiting for positions focused on education leadership at senior lecturer through to professorial level in any of the areas of AI, Machine Learning and Computing listed above and also in areas related to AI policy, law, ethics and marketing.

Those appointed will be  supported, mentored and inspired within one of our five academic Schools, according to the best fit with their research/ education.

Further information about the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the 30 strategic hire posts can be found at: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/

About You

Successful candidates will have a PhD and appropriate experience.

For research (Teaching and Research) roles, candidates should have an impressive research track record of  publications and grant awards and a vision and funding strategy to build a successful research group at Queen Mary.  All  applicants will be expected to provide a positive contribution to student education as well as research.

Those applying for education/teaching focused  roles are expected to have an excellent track record of leadership and delivery within education.

For applicants at Readership and Professorial level, candidates should be internationally leading in their field and be able to lead colleagues. 

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme,  a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies and a range of other benefits

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes.   We particularly welcome applications from under-represented (BAME) groups, and from women in all stages of life, including pregnancy and maternity leave. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability.  We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Application process 

Candidate applications should consist of the completed online application form. Please include either your research plans for the next 3-5 years ( for Teaching and Research role) or Scholarship portfolio and future plans ( for a Teaching and Scholarship role) or Professional Practice portfolio and future plans  ( for Teaching and Professional Practice) in the “applicants statement”. Please attach an accompanying CV of no more than four A4 sides.  Please visit https://www.qmul.ac.uk/strategic-hires-se/ for more information about the application process.