About us
UCL’s Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England.
About the role
The Software Systems Engineering group (SSE) undertakes world-leading research in areas including Requirements Engineering, Program Analysis, Software Analytics, Software Fairness, Software Testing, Automated Program Repair, Search-Based Software Engineering, Software Engineering for Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering. The SSE group seeks to complement and strengthen its expertise by recruiting an outstanding researcher active in Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence, and Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering. We welcome applications from candidates with expertise in at least one of the following areas (more than one is desirable):
- SE & AI: Expertise in Software Engineering for AI (SE for AI) and Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering (AI for SE). Research may cover design, implementation, operation, and assurance of AI-powered software systems, and the impact and utilization of AI methodologies in software engineering.
- AI and Data Engineering: Data engineering for software systems, building robust infrastructures to manage, store, and process data, enabling machine learning and intelligent features within software. This includes data preparation, feature engineering, real-time and batch inference, data lifecycle management, governance, privacy, and ethical use.
The post holder will carry out research, teaching and administration within the Department of Computer Science at UCL.
About you
The Department of Computer Science (CS) at UCL is looking to appoint a Lecturer in Software Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering. This is a full-time permanent post at Grade 8 with a salary range £52,487–£61,534 inclusive of London Allowance per annum. The appointee will be based in the Software Systems Engineering (SSE) group within the UCL CS Department. A PhD in Computer Science or closely related area is essential. The appointee must demonstrate a strong track record in high-quality research, evidenced by publications in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences, and other impactful research outputs in at least one of the subject areas: software engineering for artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence for software engineering, artificial intelligence and data engineering.
The full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
Further Details
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. Please submit a complete curriculum vitae including:
- Education history
- Details of previous employment
- Details of current or most recent employer (name and address, job title and duties)
- References and abstract of 5 publications representative of recent work (last 5 years)
- URLs of Google Scholar and DBLP pages
- A complete list of publications
- Membership in professional organisations
- Three referees with name, relationship, contact details
- Brief statements of research and teaching experience and interests (no longer than two sides of A4 each)
- Brief statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (no longer than one side of A4)
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Professor Federica Sarro at f.sarro@ucl.ac.uk
The applications will be periodically reviewed; the position will not close before 26 April and may close earlier if suitable candidates are shortlisted.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we offer benefits including:
- 41 days of holiday (including 27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
- Hybrid final salary pension scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme and season ticket loan
- On-site nursery and gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service and discounted medical insurance
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality of opportunity and inclusivity. We particularly encourage applications from groups underrepresented in the workforce. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award. This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.
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