Professor in Artificial Intelligence

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Huddersfield invites applications for a Professor in Artificial Intelligence. The appointee will provide academic leadership, build research capacity, and work with internal and external partners to advance high-quality, impactful AI research across the computer science community.

You will contribute to curriculum development, support doctoral supervision, coordinate REF 2029 and shape taught programmes to align with industry and national digital skills priorities.

Qualifications

• PhD in AI, ML, Data Science or related field.
• Sustained record of internationally excellent research with external funding.
• Experience leading research groups and academic leadership at professorial level.
• Experience with doctoral supervision and mentoring researchers.
• Experience with REF/Unit of Assessment coordination and research impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership in AI and coordinate research activities.
• Develop external funding and research outputs with impact.
• Contribute to curriculum leadership and taught portfolio.
• Lead coordination of REF 2029 and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Academic leadership

External funding

Research strategy

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

PhD in AI/ML/Data Science or related field

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Professor in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Huddersfield. This strategic appointment offers the opportunity to shape future research, strengthen preparations for REF 2029 and contribute to curriculum development in Artificial Intelligence and related areas.

You will join an ambitious academic community committed to computer science research with real-world impact. Working across relevant research areas and with internal and external partners, you will advance high-quality, collaborative and impactful research in Artificial Intelligence.

You will provide academic leadership in Artificial Intelligence by building research capacity, developing ambitious external funding activity, supporting high-quality outputs and strengthening research impact. You will lead coordination of the Unit of Assessment for REF 2029, working closely with senior academic leaders and colleagues across relevant research groups.

You will also help shape our taught portfolio, advising how developments in AI, national digital skills priorities, employer needs and the changing recruitment market should inform a state-of-the-art, research-informed student experience.

With a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science or a closely related area, you will have a sustained record of internationally excellent research, successful external funding and academic leadership appropriate to Professorial level. You will have led research groups, centres, themes or major collaborative projects and demonstrate academic, industrial, policy or societal impact.

You will have experience of doctoral supervision and a strong commitment to developing colleagues and research students through mentoring, collaboration and inclusive leadership. Experience of REF, Unit of Assessment coordination, research environment or impact development, or equivalent research assessment activity, would be particularly valuable. You will also contribute to curriculum leadership, ensuring students engage with contemporary AI knowledge, professional practice, responsible innovation and the skills required for a rapidly changing digital economy.

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Athena Swan Silver Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Andrew Crampton, Head of Department of Computer Science, at [e-mail].