King's College London

About us

We are a vibrant, diverse Department that looks to lead innovation in education and research at one of the world’s leading universities. To support our ambition, King’s has invested in new multi-million-pound teaching and research laboratories of more than 3000 sqm for the Department at heart of its Strand campus, which opened in August 2022. 

We celebrate diversity and actively promote an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. In moving our ambitions forward, we are continuing to appoint academics to join us in shaping the future of education and research for King’s Engineering. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a distinctive approach, combining traditional teaching methods with modern, project-based learning, catering for the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work.  

It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to lead world-leading researching programmes, while also ensuring the success of these educational programmes. 

About the role

We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with the appropriate disciplinary experience for the post of Lecturer in Computer Engineering, who are interested in developing an independent world-leading research group in one of the following areas: (i) future computing paradigms (e.g. neuromorphic, quantum, unconventional); (ii) sustainable & energy-efficient computing; and (iii) secure and trustworthy hardware-software platforms for AI.  In addition to leading their research group, the post-holder will also play a key role in the continuing development and delivery of modules in computer engineering for undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes offered by the Department of Engineering. 

Our Department of Engineering is home to academics whose backgrounds span the entire range of engineering disciplines.  As part of this diverse group, there is a very successful group of engineers that span ultra-low-power CMOS integrated circuits and systems and in memory computation, as well as excellent groups in signal processing, telecommunications and semiconductor materials research. 

This position is being established to continue to grow the area of computer engineering within the Department and the research of the post holder’s group should be complementary to that which is currently established within the department.

Responsibilities include:

• Establishing a world-leading research group in a relevant research area ((i) future computing paradigms (e.g. neuromorphic, quantum, unconventional); (ii) sustainable & energy-efficient computing; and (iii) secure and trustworthy hardware-software platforms for AI)
• Developing and delivering high-calibre modules within the area of computer engineering for both undergraduate and postgraduate Engineering students
• Actively pursuing external research funding from both governmental funding bodies and industrial partners
• Leading undergraduate and postgraduate student projects within the Department of Engineering
• Supervising PhD students and post-doctoral researchers who are part of your research group
• Contributing to the administrative duties within the department and/or faculty.
• Contributing in a positive manner to the culture within the Department of Engineering
• Demonstrating a proven commitment to equality and diversity.

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria

1.      PhD in relevant field of Engineering or related discipline

2.      Outstanding research record appropriate to career stage in the areas of (i) future computing paradigms (e.g. neuromorphic, quantum, unconventional); (ii) sustainable & energy-efficient computing; and (iii) secure and trustworthy hardware-software platforms for AI 

3.      Evidence of significant impact in the field

4.      Ability to develop and teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules in engineering and supervise student individual and group projects

5.      Ability to manage and interact with staff and students at all levels and make significant contributions to administrative work

6.      Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills

7.      Ability and willingness to work effectively on personal initiative as well as in a team and to meet deadlines

Desirable criteria

1.     Demonstrated experience of supervising postgraduate students and experience in directing an individual/team research project or programme of work at an international standard

2.     Contribute positively to the culture within the department

3.     Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

Further Information

At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.

The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.

We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.

When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.

We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.

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