Lecturer or Associate Professor in Distributed Systems (ENGCP1078)

Are you an academic with proven abilities to carry out teaching and research in Distributed Systems? Do you have an excellent research record and proven success obtaining funding? Are you passionate about delivering an exceptional student experience in a research-intensive Russell Group University? 

We are seeking an outstanding candidate with a track record of excellence in distributed systems research with specific emphasis on cloud computing, large scale data processing, the Internet of Things, mobile computing, or distributed data storage to strengthen the School’s internationally leading research base in the field. You will have the experience and capability to deliver outstanding teaching in these areas, with the vision and drive to tackle new challenges. Your research will align with the school’s research theme in distributed systems and services, and you will work closely with other staff in the theme, in particular Professor Jie Xu and Professor Karim Djemame.

For appointment at Associate Professor level, you must also be able to demonstrate international standing in your field, a track record of successful and substantive grant applications, the capacity to deliver an outstanding student experience and an ability to undertake successful academic leadership. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Jie Xu, School of Computing

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 5193

Email: J.Xu@leeds.ac.uk

Dr Andy Bulpitt, Head of School of Computing

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 36816

Email: scs_hos@leeds.ac.uk

Further information

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Closing Date: 09 Sep 2018
Category: Academic