Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence

University College London (UCL) is a globally renowned research institution, consistently ranked among the world's top universities. As of October 2024, UCL has been affiliated with 32 Nobel Laureates and 3 Fields Medalists, underscoring its significant contributions to various fields. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL's Department of Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power, with 77% of its research rated as world-leading (4*) and 100% of its impact case studies rated as outstanding (4*) or having very considerable impact (3*). UCL’s Department of Computer Science maintains strong connections with leading industry players in AI and technology, including partnerships and collaborative research with Google DeepMind, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Notably, UCL has joined forces with AWS to launch the UCL Centre for Digital Innovation (CDI), powered by AWS to accelerate digital innovation in healthcare and education, providing support for startups, research teams, and UCL’s technology spinouts. These relationships provide unique opportunities for cutting-edge research, knowledge transfer, and direct industry engagement, positioning UCL at the forefront of both foundational and applied AI advancements.

About the role

• To conduct impactful research in AI and to publish findings in leading journals and conferences.
• To contribute to the development, planning, and implementation of a high-quality curriculum, ensuring alignment with department standards and goals.
• To actively pursue funding opportunities for research, including interdisciplinary projects that align with impactful AI applications.
• To organize and manage collaborations with a diverse range of external partners, fostering industry engagement and supporting student project opportunities.
• To supervise and assess MSc student projects, including those involving external clients, ensuring students gain practical and impactful experiences.
• To undertake administrative duties related to teaching, assessment, and module coordination, supporting the efficient delivery of MSc programs.
• To organize and participate in events, seminars, and workshops that promote UCL’s MSc programs, especially those in AI for Sustainable Development and AI for Biomedicine and Healthcare, to industry and academic audiences.
• To mentor and support students, providing feedback and guidance to help them succeed academically and professionally.
• To engage in continuous professional development in university teaching and research, staying current with advancements in AI and pedagogy.
• To carry out any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, the title of the post and its grading as requested by the line manager or Head of Department.

About you

Candidates should hold a PhD in Artificial Intelligence or a closely related field and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of core AI topics, including the fundamentals of machine learning, deep learning, and probabilistic modelling. Additionally, the role requires expertise in real-world AI applications and an awareness of their societal, environmental, and economic impacts. The post-holder will teach modules within the MSc AI for Domain Applications programs and carry out teaching and assessment duties as assigned by the department.

FURTHER DETAILS:
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Prof. Delmiro Fernandez-Reyes (delmiro.fernandez-reyes@ucl.ac.uk)

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As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.