Job Title: Lecturer in Machine Learning and Control Theory Contract
Type: Open ended Working Pattern: Full time
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Department: Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering
Salary: Grade 8 £41,526 - £49,553 per annum. Potential to progress to £55,750 per annum through sustained exceptional contribution.
We are looking for an innovative and visionary researcher who is able to develop, lead and sustain research of international standard at the intersection between machine learning and control theory, contributing to the theoretical and methodological foundation of autonomous intelligent systems capable of learning and functioning robustly in complex changing environments.
You will hold a PhD in a relevant subject area or have equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate potential to conduct world-leading research. Experience in managing research projects, the ability to develop cross-disciplinary collaborations and a willingness to contribute to the collegiate life in the Department, University Research Institutes and Research Centres are essential.
In addition to establishing and maintaining a world-class research profile through high-quality research publications, research grant income and impact generation, the postholder will be expected to contribute to the department’s undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes and to the supervision of PhD students.
You will join an innovative, dynamic and ambitious Department that is committed to the highest standards of research and teaching and is renowned for fostering multidisciplinary research activities involving partners from academia as well as major industry players such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce. Our research and knowledge-based activities are aligned with the future demands of both business and society. We seek to develop innovative solutions to address challenges in a diverse range of application fields from Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing to Life Sciences and Healthcare, Energy and Environment.
We are one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to the greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.