Faculty positions

The Department of Computing at Imperial College London invites applications for two full-time, permanent position at lectureship level (or exceptionally at senior lectureship level). Lectureships are comparable to American Assistant Professorships. We are interested in applications from outstanding candidates in any area of Computer Science.

The Department of Computing is one of the largest Computing departments in the UK, and is a world leader in academic research in Computer Science. Its research has been ranked in the top three in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework undertaken by the Higher Education funding Council for England in 2014. The Complete University Guide ranks the Department’s teaching as second in Computer Science.

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

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a relevant field. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to establish outstanding independent research, to contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programmes in the Department and to supervise PhD students.

For further information on the Department visit //www.imperial.ac.uk/computing/.

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As this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, a satisfactory (standard/enhanced/enhanced for regulated activity) Disclosure and Barring Service checkwill be required for the successful candidate. Further information about the DBS disclosure process can be found at http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ or by telephoning 0870 90 90 811.

How to apply:

Our preferred method of application is online via our website . Please complete and upload an application form as directed. The job reference is EN20160227LE.

In addition to the application form, candidates should attach:

• A cover letter of up to 2 pages summarising their key research achievements to date, their research plans, and a statement indicating how their teaching abilities can contribute to the Department's degree programmes.
• A full CV. 
• A publication list in which for each paper the following are clearly listed:
  • Whether the paper is a full paper, short paper, poster or abstract.
  • For any conference papers, the 2014 CORE rating of the event (http://portal.core.edu.au/conf-ranks/), should the event be ranked by CORE.
  • For any journal paper, the 2015 SJR rating (http://www.scimagojr.com/journalrank.php?area=1700) of the journal and its area quartile ranking (Q1-Q4).
  • A 100-words statement for up to 4 publications of their choice highlighting the key contributions made by the applicant in that work.

Applicants should contact three referees before applying to ensure their willingness to provide a reference for the present post. Referees should be provided with a copy of the applicant’s CV as this will not be forwarded when references are sought.

For queries regarding the application process, applicants should contact Mrs Margaret Hall: margaret.hall@imperial.ac.uk

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Closing date: 1^st September 2016 (Midnight GMT)

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