Reader in Artificial Intelligence

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The Department of Computer Science wishes to appoint academics to strengthen our rapidly growing Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Group. We are looking for academics at the Reader level, with expertise in Natural Language Processing, Reinforcement Learning and or AI Security to lead research, teach and help with the running of the department.

The AI & Machine Learning Research Group at the University of Bath has grown significantly over recent years and includes experienced AI researchers such as Prof Nello Cristianini, Prof Özgür Şimşek and Prof Mike Tipping alongside a strong and growing group of early‑career researchers. The research is organised into four groups: Artificial Intelligence, Human‑Computer Interaction, Mathematical Foundations and Visual Computing. We work collaboratively with other researchers in the department, across the university and beyond. The department hosts the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent Artificial Intelligence (ART‑AI) and the Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA). We also have access to significant HPC resources and an in‑house cloud service with over 80 GPUs.

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• Lead research: work with colleagues, students and researchers to develop and publish papers; apply for research funding; engage with industry, charities, policymakers and the wider public through talks and demonstrations.
  
• Design and deliver teaching materials for lectures, tutorials and labs; inspire students with an engaging learning experience.
  
• Participate in internal departmental activities such as student placements, ethics processes, recruitment and admissions or leading a research team.
  

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• Training for an HEA fellowship qualification: new Readers may enrol in the Pathway to HEA Fellowship to gain teaching skills and eventually become a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
  
• Mentoring: all staff receive a mentor to support day‑to‑day progress.
  
• Opportunities to progress, manage and lead within a growing team.
  
• Co‑operation with industry partners—including Google AI, DeepMind, the FCA, ONS, NHS and universities such as São Paulo, Zhejiang and Tsinghua—to build on research networks and attract funding.
  

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• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant field and an undergraduate degree or equivalent experience.
  
• Membership in a professional body and a higher education teaching qualification (e.g., PGCert, FHEA).
  
• Experience providing research leadership, a strong record of peer‑reviewed publications, and proven success in securing research funding.
  
• In‑depth knowledge of the subject area and up‑to‑date competence in teaching methods and learning technologies.
  
• Key skills: academic leadership, research vision articulation, excellent communication, teamwork and positive relationships with academic, business and community partners.
  
• A commitment to research excellence, ethical conduct, and enhancing student experiences.
  

For further information or to discuss the role informally, please contact Professor Eamonn O’Neill, Head of Department, or Professor Özgür Şimşek, Deputy Head of Department and Head of the AI and Machine Learning Research Group.

The University of Bath is an equal opportunities employer – we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We’re working to improve the gender balance in the Department of Computer Science, and we particularly welcome applications from women.