Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

University of Bristol; West of England; Sur place; GBP 43 000 - 58 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working patterns

Inclusive environment

Résumé du poste

The University of Bristol's School of Computer Science seeks to appoint a new AI lecturer to strengthen our world-leading AI community. The post involves research in multi-modal AI and computer vision and delivering high-quality teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

We welcome candidates with a PhD in CS or related field (or equivalent industrial experience), a track record of publications and external funding, and a commitment to inclusive, flexible working patterns and

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science or related field or equivalent industrial experience.
• Track record of publishing in top venues and applying for external funding.
• Ability to design and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Interest in multi-modal AI and computer vision.

Responsabilités

• Conduct world-leading AI research and publications.
• Develop and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate courses in AI.
• Collaborate with international labs and industrial partners.
• Mentor students and contribute to departmental culture.

Connaissances

Leadership potential

External funding experience

Teaching design

Multimodal AI

Computer Vision

Formation

PhD in Computer Science

Description du poste

Salary

Grade J, £43,482 - £53,253;

Grade K, £50,253 - £58,225 per annum depending on experience

The role

The School of Computer Science at the University of Bristol is seeking to grow our thriving & talented AI community by hiring a new AI lecturer. We have a long-standing track record for world-leading AI, and recent successes place us at the forefront of UK AI research and teaching. Bristol hosts Isambard AI, the UK’s national AI supercomputing facility, leads two of the UK’s nine UKRI National AI Research Hubs (in Collective Intelligence and Information Theory), runs back-to-back UKRI Centres for Doctoral Training in Interactive AI and Practice-Oriented AI, and has recently launched an innovative undergraduate degree in Computer Science with AI.

Bristol’s world-class AI research spans applied and theoretical work in intelligent agents, machine learning, computer vision, reasoning, and reinforcement learning, and tackles problems in multimodal and interactive AI. We solve interdisciplinary challenges in collaboration with researchers in creative technologies, the environmental and life sciences, and robotics. We encourage applicants from any area of AI to apply and are specifically interested in candidates with strengths in Multi-Modal AI and Computer Vision, and those that bring new kinds of AI expertise to the School.

The School values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all staff can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who wish to work part-time, to job-share, or who require flexible working patterns. We are happy to discuss these possibilities with candidates at any stage of the recruitment process-time, job-share, or who require flexible working patterns. We are happy to discuss these possibilities with candidates at any stage of the recruitment process

What will you be doing?

The postholder will contribute to the University’s impressive record of world-leading research (as demonstrated in REF 2021 which ranked the School 7th in the UK for CS research) and to developing and delivering the School’s education programmes (including our new undergraduate degree in Computer Science with AI). The School prides itself on its academic quality and its collegiality. We are incredibly proud of our outstanding working environment with a dedicated professional services team, a very high standard of achievement in research and education, and a culture of inclusivity and kindness.

You should apply if

Candidates will have a PhD in Computer Science or a closely related discipline (or equivalent industrial experience) and a track record of publishing in top academic venues and applying for external funding appropriate to their career stage. The potential for leadership, undertaking research collaborations with colleagues from top international labs, and collaborating on impactful translation of ideas with relevant industrial partners is desirable. The successful candidate will be able to design and deliver excellent teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and will be committed to making the most of growing opportunities in this area.

Additional information

To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:

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

Advert/selection timeline:

• This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Friday 6th November 2026


• Shortlisting: Tuesday 24th November


• Interviews:Presentations Thursday 3rd December & interview panelFriday 4th December

For informal queries please contact:

Dima Damen, &Seth Bullock,

Available documents

• ACAD108476 - Lecturer in AI - Job Description.pdf