Associate Professor in Data Management for AI

We seek to recruit in the area of Data Management for AI. The candidate will have research background and interests broadly at the intersection of Big Data, Data Science, and AI, and will be expected to drive a research agenda exploring methods for simultaneously optimising data and models. This includes, for instance, extending explainability features to include the entire data-to-decisions pipelines, AI-based evidence synthesis and safeguarding AI. In this research, you will have the opportunity to work with academics within the Data & AI Institute, including from health, government and social sciences, environmental sustainability and smart systems. 

Computer Science at the University of Birmingham is one of the leading UK institutions for research and teaching in computer science.  Our research is ranked 3rd across all UK universities according to the latest UK-wide Research Excellence Framework. Education is ranked 5 in the UK for computer science, according to 2024 tables. While pursuing excellence in research and education, we also aim to optimize our positive impact on society—examples include collaborations with industry partners and charities, commercialisation activities and an extensive wider participation programme. To support its aims, the School offers a vibrant, open and intellectually stimulating work environment in its dedicated computer science building, educating over 2000 students. 

The role holder will be based in Edgbaston. The key duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to: giving lectures and seminars and supervising undergraduate / post-graduate students, course development and innovation, taking an active part in examinations, carrying out innovative research and writing papers on topics relevant to the specialist subject area (this will include journals, books and other material), and obtaining research grant funding. 

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant specialist subject area, as well as postdoctoral experience. We are looking for candidates who will actively contribute to our portfolio and community, through pursuit of research that will bring new opportunities, synergies, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The successful candidate will also have a track record in teaching at a higher education institution. 

Appointments will be made at either an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level please specify which role you are applying for in the application.

 Interested candidates are encouraged to make informal enquiries to Prof. Paolo Missier p.missier@bham.ac.uk" For general inquiries contact the Head of School – Prof. Aad van Moorsel a.vanmoorsel@bham.ac.uk 

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