Reader In Artificial Intelligence (Machine Learning, NLP, Reinforcement Learning, and AI Securi[...]

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious higher education institution in England is seeking a candidate to contribute to research and teaching. The role includes publishing papers, securing funding, and delivering materials for lectures and labs. Candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent and have a strong record of leadership in research. This position offers supportive work in a collaborative environment with numerous professional development opportunities, competitive benefits, and the chance to mentor students.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly workplace

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field and possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in providing research leadership and a strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven success in securing research funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and publish research papers with colleagues and students.
• Design and deliver engaging teaching materials for lectures and labs.
• Support department roles like student placements and recruitment.

Skills

Academic leadership

Research vision articulation

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Positive relationships with partners

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Higher education teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert, FHEA)

Job description

Research

You will work with colleagues, students and researchers to develop and publish papers. You will apply for research funding to support your ideas. You will find ways of making your research available to society, for example, by working with industry, developing spinouts, collaborating with charities, influencing policymakers, or delivering talks and demonstrations to inform and excite wider audiences.

Teaching

You will design and deliver teaching materials for lectures, tutorials, and labs. You will be educating and inspiring some of the brightest students in the country, delivering an engaging experience and a supportive programme.

Supporting the Department

You will have a few internal roles to help the Department run smoothly. For instance, you might help with student placements, ethics processes, recruitment and admissions or lead a research team.

Professional Development

Training for an HEA fellowship qualification. New Readers will have the option to be enrolled into the Pathway to HEA Fellowship. This course will give you skills and support to help you in the teaching aspects of the role. After completing the course, you will become a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Mentoring

All of our staff are allocated a mentor when they join. Your mentor will support you in your day-to-day job and help you progress.

Collaboration and Networking

We're a growing team and there are lots of opportunities to grow with us. Opportunities to collaborate and build on our networks. As well as the partners we mentioned above, we have developed strong networks across sectors such as entertainment, sport, healthcare and technology. You will be able to work with and build on these networks to help with your research and to attract more funding.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field and possess an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience. Membership in a professional body and a higher education teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert, FHEA) are required. They should have experience in providing research leadership, a strong record of publications in top-tier peer-reviewed journals, and proven success in securing research funding. The candidate must demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of the subject area and be up to date with teaching methods and learning technologies. Key skills include academic leadership, research vision articulation, excellent communication, teamwork, and positive relationships with academic, business, and community partners. A commitment to research excellence, ethical conduct, and enhancing student experiences is essential.

About the AI & Machine Learning Research Group

The AI & Machine Learning Research Group at the University of Bath has grown significantly over recent years and includes experienced AI researchers such as Prof Nello Cristianini, Prof Özgür ÅimÅek and Prof Mike Tipping alongside a strong and growing group of early career researchers. This supportive and inclusive environment provides many opportunities to develop and progress. Our Research is organised into four groups: Artificial Intelligence, Human‑Computer Interaction, Mathematical Foundations, and Visual Computing. We are a highly collaborative team, working not only with other researchers in our department but across the university and beyond. The Department of Computer Science hosts the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent Artificial Intelligence (ART‑AI), which brings together AI challenges across science, engineering, humanities and social sciences. You will have opportunities to collaborate with partners such as Google AI, DeepMind, the FCA, ONS, NHS, and universities including São Paulo, Zhejiang and Tsinghua. Also hosted by the Department of Computer Science is the Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA), offering a range of exciting opportunities for AI research around virtual production, motion capture and volumetric capture. In addition to university and external HPC resources, the department has its own cloud service with over 80 GPUs. As a department, we will offer you support and growth opportunities, including career mentoring, opportunities to progress, manage, lead and access to our network of application sector partners including entertainment, sport, healthcare and technologies. We will help you to develop collaborations with regional, national and international partners, for example in science, entertainment, sport and healthcare. We will support the deepening of existing academic collaborations and the development of new ones. You will offer us a strong academic record and the ability and enthusiasm to create an engaging experience for our excellent students.

About the University of Bath

The University of Bath is based on an attractive, single‑site campus that facilitates interdisciplinary research. It is located on the edge of the World Heritage City of Bath and offers the lifestyle advantages of working and living in one of the most beautiful areas in the UK.

Benefits

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family‑friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest‑Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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