Lecturer in Computer Science x 3 Ref 20110/20111/20112

School/department:   Engineering and Informatics/Informatics
Hours: full time or part-time hours considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Contract: Permanent 
Reference: 20110, 20111, 20112
Salary: starting at £44,414 rising to £52,841 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Placed on: 15 May 2023
Closing date: 5 June 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed.
Expected start date: 1 September 2023


Job description

The School of Engineering and Informatics at the University of Sussex is appointing new academic staff in Computer Science as part of a strategy to grow and complement the current strengths in the Department of Informatics.

This post is one of the three new positions created. We wish to appoint a Lecturer in Computer Science to work in the Department of Informatics. This position is equivalent to Assistant Professor.

The successful candidate will undertake research and teaching within the department. They will be associated with one of the research groups (Artificial Intelligence, Creative Technology, Foundations of Software Systems) and expected to teach at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Please contact Professor Ian Mackie I.Mackie@sussex.ac.uk, Head of the Department of Informatics, for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex. 

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy,  Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.

Download Job Description and Person Specification ref 20110 [PDF 185.70KB]

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK. 

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How to apply

Download our academic application form [DOC 199.50KB] and Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form [DOCX 65.11KB] and fill in all sections.

Applications should be accompanied by a full CV, and statements of future research plans and ways in which the applicant could contribute to teaching across the School.

Email your completed application, and personal details and equal opportunities form, to jobapps@sussex.ac.uk

You should attach your application form and all documents to the email in PDF format (we are unable to accept applications as google.docs or .pages) and use the format job reference number / job title / your name in the subject line.

You can also send your application by post to Human Resources Division, Sussex House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9RH.


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