University of Bradford
Location
Bradford | United Kingdom
Job description
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£46,974 to £54,395
Post Type:Full Time
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:Sunday 24 March 2024
Interview Date:To be confirmed
Reference:HR0157208
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The Faculty of Engineering and Digital Technologies at University of Bradford has identified Computer Science as one of its priority areas, both in terms of research and teaching and has embarked on a new initiative to substantially increase its intellectual capacity in this area through investment in new academic staff appointments.
The University of Bradford continues to be a pioneer in the area of Computer Science within UK higher education. We offer a spread wide of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. For more information, and information about our research activities, please follow the link https://www.bradford.ac.uk/ei/computer-science.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligence at the School of Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Electronics. We are seeking a highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic, and experienced candidate to join our busy team. We expect the post holder to work collaboratively with other team members to lead and contribute to the academic, scholarly and professional activities through the delivery and development of taught modules and research initiatives.
We seek strong candidates whose research aligns with Artificial Intelligence and related areas and applicants who can contribute to expanding our expertise into other areas. Eligible candidates should have a PhD in Computer Science / Artificial Intelligence or a closely related discipline and possess an excellent track record or demonstrable potential for innovative research and effective teaching. Experience in current artificial intelligence techniques and their application to real world problems is also essential.
We expect the post holder to make a significant contribution to research and scholarship, to publish and communicate your work at research meetings and conferences and to attract funding to support and develop these activities.
The post holder should also have a strong commitment to the development of teaching and the curriculum in the above areas. The post holder will be expected to enjoy the challenge of working in a fast paced and multi-disciplinary teaching environment and be capable of carrying out high quality work with a diverse range of students.
In return, we offer:
• Excellent salary package £44,414 - £52,841
• Generous pension scheme through USS. Universities Superannuation Scheme
• Annual leave starting at 30 days, plus an additional eight bank holidays and five customary holidays (taken at Easter and Christmas) per year.
• Family friendly policies.
• Multiple staff support networks.
We are a family-friendly University with an agile workforce and are open to flexible working arrangements.
Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity
At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.
In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.
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£46.97k - £54.4k per annum
