Lecturer in AI and Animal Biometrics

University of Bristol Law School; Bristol; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent academic institution in Bristol seeks a Lecturer in AI and Animal Biometrics for a fixed-term position. The role involves conducting high-quality research and teaching programming in C and Python, alongside advanced AI topics. The ideal candidate will have a strong publication record and a commitment to teaching undergraduate students effectively. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from £43,482 to £50,253 per annum.

Qualifications

• Track record of publishing at top academic venues in AI for Animal Biometrics.
• Ability to teach programming in C and/or Python.
• Commitment to enthusiastic teaching of undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct world-leading research in AI for Animal Biometrics.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across one or more modules.
• Contribute to Computer Vision for Animal Biometrics activities.

Skills

Research publication in AI for Animal Biometrics

Teaching programming in C

Teaching programming in Python

Advanced AI topics

Project supervision

Coaching project teams

Job description

The role

The School of Computer Science within the Faculty of Science & Engineering is seeking to appoint one Lecturer in AI and Animal Biometrics as a fixed-term position. The appointee will be expected to take an active role in providing high quality research in AI for Animal Biometrics and teaching in programming in C and/or Python, advanced topics in AI, as well as project supervision and coaching.

What will you be doing?

The School of Computer Science currently has one vacancy for a Lecturer in AI and Animal Biometrics (fixed term) to carry out world-class research and also teaching to support undergraduate programmes in Computer Science, contributing to the activities of the Computer Vision for Animal Biometrics aspects of the MaVi research group, in addition to being an active and effective citizen of the School and Faculty.

The post holder is expected to conduct world-leading research in AI for Animal Biometrics or a closely related area and deliver high-quality teaching across one or more modules in our established degree programmes. Likely teaching responsibilities include introduction to programming in C and/or Python, advanced topics in AI, as well as project supervision and coaching.

You should apply if

• A track record of publishing at top academic venues in AI for Animal Biometrics.
• The ability to undertake teaching in programming in C and/or Python, advanced topics in AI, as well as to provide project supervision and project team coaching.
• A commitment to impart knowledge to undergraduate students in an enthusiastic and effective manner.

Additional information

For informal queries please contact: Tilo Burghardt: [e-mail]

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https://engineering.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/category/engineering-includes-me/

Contract type: Fixed term until 31/7/2026

Work pattern: Full time

Grade: J

Salary: £43,482 - £50,253 per annum

School/Unit: School of Computer Science

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 17th September.

Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 26th September.

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