Cytometry Lecturer in Computing Science

University of Aberdeen; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a full-time Lecturer in Computing Science to strengthen its research in Natural Language Processing and related areas. The role involves teaching, conducting lab sessions, and performing administrative duties. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration. Salary ranges from £46,735 to £55,755 per annum, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Expertise in language generation and evaluation.
• Ambition to work across disciplines and with industry.

Responsibilities

• Teach a broad range of computing science lectures.
• Conduct laboratory classes and tutorials.
• Undertake necessary administrative duties.

Skills

Natural Language Processing

Computational Linguistics

Human-centered AI

Education

PhD in Computing Science or related field

Job description

Overview

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences wishes to appoint one full-time member of staff at Lecturer level in Computing Science to build on our internationally recognised strengths in Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics or related areas of computing science research. We welcome applicants with expertise in areas such as language generation, evaluation of generated language or human-centered AI. Applications from candidates whose research complements the broader computing science discipline are also welcome. Applicants should have the ambition to work across disciplines and with industry to achieve their research vision. Successful applicants are expected to strengthen the department’s research expertise.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will also be expected to teach on a broad range of computing science lectures, laboratory classes and tutorials, and to undertake administrative duties as necessary.

Salary

Salary will be at the appropriate point on Grade 7, £46,735 - £55,755 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor David McGloin, Head of School, e-mail: [e-mail]

Visa and English language requirements

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Lucy Redmayne, HR Adviser ([e-mail]) for further information.

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Job Reference Number: NCS249A

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 15th October 2025

The School of Natural and Computing Sciences embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

£46,735 to £55,755 per annum with placement according to qualifications and experience (Grade 7)