Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer (Position in Electrical and Electronic Engineering).

Imperial College London
London
4 months ago
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Imperial College London invites applications for a full-time permanent faculty member at the Lecturer level, who will contribute to research, teaching and service at the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Qualified candidates may also be appointed at the Senior Lecturer level.

Appointed candidates will have a home department in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. We are particularly inviting applicants working on theoretical and applied areas of AI, Machine Learning (ML), and data sciences, in topics relevant to the work of the department. These include, but are not restricted to computer vision, imaging, robotics, wireless communications, and healthcare.

Imperial College London is a world-leading university whose reputation for excellence in research and teaching attracts students and staff of the highest international quality. Our three Faculties, Engineering, Natural Sciences and Medicine, together with the Imperial College Business School, explore the interface between science, medicine, engineering, and management.

We offer an attractive salary package (including a pension scheme with significant employer contributions) as well as generous terms and conditions of service. The post is permanent (comparable to tenured faculty positions, subject to a probation period). Other benefits to our staff are subsidised childcare on campus, flexible and family-friendly working policies, opportunities for further professional development, periodic sabbaticals, and free healthcare through the National Health Service. We can provide support and advice on the dual career needs of candidates and their partners.


Building up a research portfolio and research group at the department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and establishing yourself as an internationally leading researcher.

Supervising PhD students and post-doctoral researchers and mentoring their career development.

Collaborating with colleagues at EEE and in other departments and externally on research, teaching, and service.

Developing teaching materials and teaching subjects at undergraduate, postgraduate and further education levels.

Adhering to the College values.


A PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or another appropriate discipline.An outstanding academic record, which includes a portfolio of research publications and other outputs.A compelling scientific vision and a developing international reputation in a field related to I-X activities.The ability to develop skills in leadership, motivation, development, and management.The desire to help set and deliver the vision and strategic goals of the department and college.
The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.Grow in your career with tailored training programmes for academic staff including dedicated support with navigating your career and managing research as well as a transparent promotion process.Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes)Be part of a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work culture with various and resources designed to support your personal and professional .

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