Lecturer​/Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence; Machine Learning, NLP, Reinforcement Lea

Position: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, NLP, Reinforcement Lea[...]

Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, NLP, Reinforcement Learning, and AI Security)

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The Department of Computer Science wishes to appoint academics to strengthen our rapidly growing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Group. We are looking for academics at the Lecturer and Senior Lecturer level, with expertise in Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning and/or AI Security to lead research, teach and help with the running of the department.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Research Group

The AI & Machine Learning Research Group at the University of Bath has grown significantly over recent years and includes experienced AI researchers such as Prof Nello Cristianini, Prof Özgür Şimşek and Prof Mike Tipping alongside a strong and growing group of early career researchers. This supportive and inclusive environment provides many opportunities to develop and progress. Our research is organised into four groups:
Artificial Intelligence, Human‑Computer Interaction, Mathematical Foundations, and Visual Computing.

We are a highly collaborative team, working not only with other researchers in our department but across the university and beyond. The Department of Computer Science hosts the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent Artificial Intelligence (ART‑AI), which brings together AI challenges across science, engineering, humanities and social sciences. You will have opportunities to collaborate with partners such as Google AI, Deep Mind, the FCA, ONS, NHS, and universities including São Paulo, Zhejiang and Tsinghua.

As a department, we will offer you support and growth opportunities, including career mentoring, opportunities to progress, manage, lead and access to our network of application sector partners—including entertainment, sport, healthcare and technologies.

What You Will Do Research

You will work with colleagues, students and researchers to develop and publish papers. You will apply for research funding to support your ideas. You will find ways of making your research available to society, for example, by working with industry, developing spin‑outs, collaborating with charities, influencing policymakers or delivering talks and demonstrations to inform and excite wider audiences.

Teaching

You will design and deliver teaching materials for lectures, tutorials and labs. You will be educating and inspiring some of the brightest students in the country, delivering an engaging experience and a supportive programme.

Helping with the running of the department

You will have a few internal roles to help the Department run smoothly. For instance, you might help with student placements, ethics processes, recruitment and admissions or lead a research team.

The support and growth opportunities we will give you

• Training for an HEA fellowship qualification – New Lecturers will be enrolled into the Pathway to HEA Fellowship. Senior Lecturers will have the option to do so.
• Mentoring – All staff are allocated a mentor when they join.
• Opportunities to progress, manage and lead – We’re a growing team and there are lots of opportunities to grow with us.
• Opportunities to collaborate and build on our networks – You will be able to work with and build on these networks to help with your research and to attract more funding.

Person Specification

The ideal candidate for both Lecturer and Senior Lecturer positions will hold a PhD or equivalent in a relevant discipline, along with a UG degree or equivalent experience. Membership in a professional body and a higher education teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert, FHEA) are desirable. Candidates should demonstrate substantial research experience in their field, with an emerging track record for Lecturers and an established research profile with funding success for Senior Lecturers.

A deep conceptual understanding of their subject, alongside experience teaching at UG/PG levels, is essential. Strong written,…