Assistant Professor; Research and Education in Computer Science - School of Computer Science

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• A PhD relevant to the research area…