Lecturer, Artificial Intelligence

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

. Undertake original research in Artificial Intelligence .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeEdinburgh • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £50,253 - £61,759 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Artificial Intelligence research, particularly in perception and action, with a strong ability to teach and supervise students at various academic levels. Engages in collaborative research and entrepreneurial initiatives while maintaining a robust research agenda.

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PhD In Progress Or CompletedResearch In Artificial IntelligenceTeaching Undergraduate And Master's CoursesSupervision Of Student ProjectsResearch Funding Engagement

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Hard Skills

Original ResearchAI Methods And ModelsPerception And ActionResearch AgendaResearch StatementTeaching PhilosophyStudent Project SupervisionCollaborative ResearchEntrepreneurial InitiativesCommercial Engagement

Soft Skills

Enthusiasm For TeachingCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Right To Work In The UKUK Home Office English Language RequirementsSkilled Worker Visa

Industry Keywords

Artificial IntelligenceHigh-Impact Application DomainsUndergraduate EducationMaster's EducationPhD Supervision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Undertake original research in Artificial Intelligence
Develop cutting-edge AI methods and models, particularly in perception and action
Establish and expand principles underlying AI methods and models in high-impact application domains
Teach undergraduate and master's-level courses
Supervise undergraduate, master's, and PhD student projects
Describe research interests, vision, prior work, and future plans in a research statement
Specify teaching philosophy, experience, qualified courses, and proposed student project topics in a teaching statement
Engage with research funding, commercial engagement, entrepreneurial initiatives, and collaborative activities across disciplines

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, or close to completing one
Strong research agenda and research track record
Research interests in cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence methods and models, particularly perception and action
Ability and enthusiasm to undertake original research
Interest and ability to teach undergraduate and master's-level courses
Ability to supervise undergraduate, master's, and PhD projects
Ability to provide a cover letter, recent CV, research statement, and teaching statement
Evidence of right to work in the UK prior to employment
International applicants requiring sponsorship must satisfy UK Home Office English Language requirements and secure a Skilled Worker Visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous annual leave entitlement
Defined benefits pension scheme
Wide range of staff discounts
Family-friendly initiatives
Flexible work options
Professional development, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities
Support for national and international research funding applications
Support for commercial engagement and entrepreneurial initiatives
Potential access to funded PhD student recruitment and School scholarships