Job Description
School of Computer Science
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £47,389 to £56,535 with potential progression once in post to £63,606
Grade: 8
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 31st August 2026
Information for applicants
The School of Computer Science at the University of Birmingham, UK, seeks to recruit talented computer scientists from diverse backgrounds for the role of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a vibrant School, regarded as one of the best in the UK in academic research, societal impact and education in computer science. We welcome applications from enthusiastic academics from any area within computer science, to strengthen, collaborate with and expand research and education related to Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. Successful candidates will join a thriving University in pursuing collaborative, challenge‑led, research based on interdisciplinary research funding and in further improving diversity and inclusion in computer science research and education.
Academic Development Programme
New Assistant Professors will undertake a 5‑year development programme, at the end of which they are expected to be promoted to Associate Professor. The programme includes various development opportunities and time to reflect and develop.
Role Summary
We seek candidates with research activity in or related to Cyber Security and Artificial Intelligence. Other research themes of interest include Cyber‑Physical Systems, Theory of Computation, Human‑Computer Interaction and Distributed Systems. Please indicate your primary research theme in your application.
Computer Science in Birmingham is ranked 3rd in research among all UK universities and education is ranked 6th in the UK. The University is ranked 68th in the QS world ranking.
You will contribute to research, teaching and administration, and demonstrate academic citizenship by fostering supportive relationships.
Education
- Teach and examine courses at various levels
- Plan and review teaching approaches and support others to do the same
- Design contemporary, inclusive and engaging curriculum content
- Collaborate with colleagues to deliver teaching, learning and assessment
- Use digital resources effectively to support learning and assessment
- Develop programme proposals and contribute to teaching programme design
- Supervise, mark and examine as appropriate
- Provide advice on learning and teaching tasks and methods
- Develop and make substantial contributions to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, and public engagement related to your specialism
- Supervise projects, dissertations and practical work
Research
- Plan, publish high‑quality research and secure funding
- Manage research activities and supervise other research staff
- Publish findings in journals and conferences
- Mentor PhD students and early‑career researchers
- Provide expert advice within the discipline
- Participate in cross‑disciplinary networks and enhancing knowledge transfer and enterprise
- Document impact and ensure it is realized
Management and Administration
- Contribute to research and teaching management across Department/School
- Lead and manage a team to devise and implement new processes
- Advise on personal development of colleagues and students
- Contribute to administrative activities such as appeals panels and working groups
- Manage enterprise, business development and public engagement activities
- Develop and contribute to knowledge transfer, enterprise, business engagement, public engagement, widening participation, and school outreach
- Support equality, diversity and inclusion policies and act on unacceptable behaviour
- Plan, monitor and evaluate equality impact in line with the Equality Act 2010 and university EDI strategy
Citizenship
- Participate in university life, e.g. graduation, committees
- Support colleagues by sharing resources and providing advice
- Volunteer for one‑off duties supporting School, Institute, and Departmental projects
- Engage positively in School strategic initiatives
- Promote a positive and inclusive community spirit across the university
Person Specification
- A PhD relevant to the research area (or nearing completion at the time of application)
- Extensive research/teaching experience and scholarship within subject specialism
- Proven ability to devise, advise on and manage learning and research
- Skills in managing, motivating and mentoring others successfully at all levels
Teaching Requirements
- Ability to design, deliver, assess and revise teaching programmes
- Extensive experience in developing appropriate learning and teaching approaches, and advising colleagues
- Experience in knowledge transfer and enterprise enhancing student employability
Research Requirements
- Experience and achievement reflected in a growing reputation
- Experience in planning and managing high‑quality research
- Experience developing successful models, techniques, and methods
- Evidence of knowledge transfer, enterprise and similar activity
Management and Administration Requirements
- Ability to contribute to School/Departmental management processes
- Ability to assess and organise resources effectively
- Understanding and contribution to broader management/administration processes
- Ability to monitor and evaluate equality and diversity legislation, policies and procedures
- Ability to identify and act on issues impacting protected groups
Application Documents
Applicants are required to upload the following:
- CV, including a list of publications and URLs for four selected top publications in the last five years. Highlight these publications clearly.
Recommended documents:
- Covering letter
- Research Statement
- Teaching Statement
Appointment Process
- October 2026 – longlisted candidates invited to give an online 20‑minute research presentation.
- November 2026 – shortlisted candidates invited to visit the University, meet staff and students if possible, and attend a panel interview.
Contact
Visit our LinkedIn page at https://www.linkedin.com/company/uobcompsci/ and our website at https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/research-in-computer-science.
Informal enquiries to Prof Aad van Moorsel, email: a.vanmoorsel@bham.ac.uk
Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience. Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.
Statement of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We believe there is no such thing as a ‘typical’ member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas, innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN, Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability, which is a key part of our strategy.
Find more on our website.
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