Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering

Overview

The University of Sheffield invites applications for a Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering within the School of Computer Science. This full-time, permanent position is equivalent to an Assistant Professor and is structured around a hybrid work arrangement. The successful candidate will join the AI times Software Engineering and Testing research group, which is a large cluster focused on software quality and automated verification in the United Kingdom.

Who can apply

Candidates must possess a PhD in a relevant field alongside a record of high-quality research. Applicants should be collaborative academics who are keen to build an independent research programme, secure external funding, and lead innovative projects addressing challenges in engineering robust and trustworthy software systems. A dedication to providing an exceptional student experience and communicating complex concepts to diverse audiences is required.

What you get

The salary for this position ranges from £49,798 to £59,390 per annum, with the potential to progress up to £66,819 through sustained exceptional contribution. Staff benefits include 41 days of annual leave with options to purchase additional days, a pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, development and wellbeing support, and retail discounts. Facilities available include the Diamond building, which features high-spec graphics labs and a dedicated robotics arena.

Requirements

Appointees will be expected to establish independent research initiatives, secure funding, and drive world-leading solutions covering AI for software engineering and software engineering for AI. Responsibilities also include contributing to the design of a research-led curriculum, delivering AI-focused and software engineering modules, supervising real-world student projects for external clients, and mentoring students.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-29.