Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - Computer Science (Data Science/Machine Learning) (COS193A)

Lecturer salary from £33,199

Senior Lecturer salary from £38,460

The School of Computer Science at the University of Lincoln has scored highly in the recent independent performance measures of UK University computing departments; in the top 20% for student satisfaction (NSS 2017), the top 50 for research excellence in its publications (RAE 2014) and approximately 10% above the sector average for graduate employability (DLHE 2014). In the recently published subject league tables (Sunday Times 2015; Complete University Guide 2016) the School is the highest ranked ‘new’ (post 1992) computer science department in the country.

We are seeking to appoint one Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in the intersection of Machine Learning and Data Science. You will deliver modules in core computer science and contribute specifically to those related to machine learning, data mining, and data science, both in theory and in practice, including topics such as natural language processing, text mining, deep learning and artificial intelligence. You will contribute to the University’s ambition to achieve international recognition as a research-intensive institution, conduct high quality research, seek external research income, encourage or facilitate commercial enterprise, supervise postgraduate research students and contribute to wider activities of the School. We are – in particular - seeking candidates that have experience in one or more of the below areas:

Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent experience, ideally in computer or information science and preferably with a track record in the delivery of study modules at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. You should be able to demonstrate a commitment to maintaining the University’s high standards in teaching and learning. Your research interests will form an integral part of the Machine Learning Research Group (http://mlearn.lincoln.ac.uk) at the School of Computer Science, working together with the other academics of the group. The group focuses on research into theoretical aspects, methodologies and practical applications of machine learning, as well as providing fundamental expertise in core machine learning to the School’s other research areas. We are seeking a good team worker who will be able to both align with and complement our existing research activity. The University of Lincoln is a forward-thinking, ambitious institution and you will be working in the heart of a thriving, beautiful, safe and friendly city. The School provides a stimulating environment for academic research and is located on the picturesque waterfront campus in the vibrant city of Lincoln. Since 2017 the School has moved into new, purpose-built state-of-the-art facilities.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Head of Machine Learning Research Group Professor Stefanos Kollias (skollias@lincoln.ac.uk) or Head of School Professor Luc Bidaut (lbidaut@lincoln.ac.uk). To apply online, please visit our website at http://jobs.lincoln.ac.uk/

Closing Date: 14 Oct 2018
Category: Academic