Academic Associate in Computer Science (Part Time Lecturer and Part Time PhD Study)

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Academic Associate in Computer Science (Part Time Lecturer and Part Time PhD Study)

Grade G (£31, - £36, p.a. pro rata)

Five years fixed term contract.

About Us

The resides within the School of Science and Technology on the Clifton Campus of , and there are excellent collaborative opportunities with colleagues in other departments and research centres. Currently, the department comprises 70 academic staff and ~20 PhD research students, as well as large undergraduate and taught postgraduate cohorts. The department provides researchers with an exciting environment for undertaking high-quality, interdisciplinary work.

Our Department of Computer Science combines internationally significant research with an outstanding record for teaching excellence. Our state-of-the-art facilities and career-focused approach to course design provide the right conditions for students to excel in their chosen fields. The department has research strengths in Interactive Systems, Computational Intelligence, Cognitive Computing, Pervasive Computing, and Cybersecurity, with active research groups breaking new ground in these fields.

About the Role

Are you an academic looking for an innovative and successful university to take your next step? We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Academic Associate in Computer Science. The Academic Associates are expected to contribute to the academic activities of the department (0.5 FTE) and concurrently undertake a part-time doctoral training programme leading towards the award of PhD. The successful post holder will be awarded a contract, which intrinsically links their teaching and learning commitments with their individual research activities. The Academic Associates will be working and completing a PhD in one of the research areas including .

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification provided below. If you have any specific queries in relation to this position that the online information does not cover, then please contact: Professor Ahmad Lotfi, Head of Department of Computer Science, via

Alongside the online application, please complete a) a covering letter b) your CV c) a short statement (no more than one side of A4), outlining the topic you wish to research (or a research proposal). You may also identify potential supervisors for your research project. The shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a 5-minute presentation about their proposed PhD research project.

As part of your supporting statement, please answer the following questions below:

Join Us

We’ll look after you with ongoing support, good development opportunities and a competitive salary that rewards your contribution. We also offer generous holidays, flexible working options, a pension scheme, great facilities and wide range of savings, discounts and benefits. Find out more about the range of benefits we offer at 

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Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system, upcoming immigration rules (4th April ) changes may impact on eligibility for sponsorship, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position.

Visit more information. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions. 

The post will only cover the UK Postgraduate PhD research tuition fees (not International tuition fees) for the duration of the study (maximum 5 years). More details about research degrees at NTU is available from .

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.