Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Computing

Computing Research Association; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking multiple Assistant Professors/Associate Professors in Computing. The role involves cutting-edge research in areas such as programming languages, systems, and security, along with teaching responsibilities for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. The position offers a competitive salary of £70,718 - £80,148 per annum and various career development opportunities.

Benefits

41 days off a year

Generous pension schemes

Tailored training programmes

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field is required.
• Developing a national reputation in Computer Science is essential.
• Experience with grant applications and mentoring is expected.

Responsibilities

• Engage in research and contribute to the department's scientific rigor.
• Teach and inspire undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Secure grant funding for research activities.

Skills

Teaching

Research in Computing

Leadership

Grant application preparation

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor in Computing

London

£70,718 - £80,148 per annum

Ref: ENG03709

Imperial College London, seeks 4 Assistant Professors / Associate Professors to join the Department of Computing within the Faculty of Engineering.

About the role

The Department of Computing at Imperial is a leading department in Computer Science. Ranked 1st in the UK in the last Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), the department stands at the forefront of excellence in research and impactful innovation, fostering breakthroughs that shape the future of the field.

To support this vision, the Department wishes to appoint up to 4 Assistant Professors in 2026 across key high-impact areas that will strengthen its existing research portfolio and help build up new research capacity of strategic interest. Appointments at the Associate Professor level are possible for suitably qualified candidates.

We seek strong applications in the following broad areas:

• Programming Languages, including language design and implementation, program analysis and verification, compilers and runtime systems, type systems, domain-specific languages, program synthesis, probabilistic programming, and programming languages for emerging areas such as quantum computing and AI.
• Systems, including distributed and operating systems, machine learning systems, networking, storage, cloud and edge computing, data systems, real-time systems, and high-performance computing.
• Security, including cryptography and post-quantum security, usable security and human factors, security for AI and AI for security, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, systems and network security, software and malware security, privacy.
• Software Engineering, including AI-assisted software development, software architecture and design, formal methods, testing, empirical software engineering, human factors, and software evolution.
• Computer Architecture, including neuromorphic computing, processor and memory system design, new computer architectures for efficiency and scalability, parallel and multi-core systems, domain-specific accelerators (e.g., for AI, graphics and vision), and quantum computing hardware.
• Theoretical Computer Science, including algorithms and data structures, complexity theory, cryptography and information theory, quantum algorithms, and theory of quantum computation.

While these areas are of strategic importance to the Department, we will consider truly outstanding candidates in all areas of Computing.

What you would be doing

You should be motivated to join a collaborative and vibrant research environment, with a strong enthusiasm for pursuing cutting-edge research by leading or contributing to a research area at the highest level of scientific rigour, fostering scientific collaborations within the Department and across the Faculty and College, and securing grant funding to lead your research vision.

A large part of this role will be teaching and inspiring our exceptional and dedicated undergraduate and postgraduate students, through lectures, tutorials and project supervision.

You will be surrounded by a supportive community, dedicated to make meaningful impact.

What we are looking for

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A PhD in Computer Science or related field or equivalent.
• A developing national reputation and expertise in the field of Computer Science
• Evidence of contribution to the development and performance of colleagues through coaching and mentoring
• Experience of preparing grant applications for submission
• Ability to communicate well, conveying ideas and concepts clearly and effectively
• Ability to develop skills in leading, motivating, developing and managing the performance of colleagues
• Good leadership skills
• A willingness to undertake any necessary training and development activities for the role
• A commitment to high quality teaching and fostering a positive learning environment for students

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including mentoring and dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes)
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources designed to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Please see Further Particulars for more information about Imperial and the benefits available to staff.

For an informal discussion please contact the Director of Research, Professor Alastair Donaldson ([e-mail])

Should you have any queries about the application process please contact Marina Hall ([e-mail] )

If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us at [e-mail]

Closing date: 15 December 2025.