Associate Professor, NLP & ML — Interdisciplinary Leader

Stellenbosch University; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellenbosch University invites applications for an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, split between Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. The role focuses on NLP/ML, curriculum renewal, and postgraduate leadership on the Stellenbosch Campus.

The post emphasizes international scholarship, research funding, and collaboration, with supervision of MSc/PhD students and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in computer science, applied mathematics, or closely related discipline.
• Established, internationally recognised research profile in NLP.
• Sustained publication record with high-quality outputs for Associate Professor.
• Distinctive, internationally competitive NLP/ML research programme.
• Proven supervision of MSc and PhD students to completion.
• Experience attracting external funded research as PI/Co-PI or contributor.
• University-level teaching in NLP/ML/AI and core CS modules.

Responsibilities

• Teach core and specialised undergrad/postgrad modules across CS and applied mathematics.
• Publish high-quality NLP/ML/AI research in international venues.
• Recruit and supervise postgraduate students; support MSc/PhD completions.
• Provide research leadership and collaboration across CS and applied maths.
• Seek external research funding from national/international sources.
• Contribute to curriculum renewal and advanced courses in NLP/ML/LLMs.
• Develop productive collaborations with universities, industry and government.

Skills

NLP

ML

Research leadership

Academic communication

Education

PhD in computer science

PhD in applied mathematics

Job description

Stellenbosch University invites applications for an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, split between Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. The role focuses on NLP/ML, curriculum renewal, and postgraduate leadership on the Stellenbosch Campus.

The post emphasizes international scholarship, research funding, and collaboration, with supervision of MSc/PhD students and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research impact.