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The School of Informatics, The University of Edinburgh welcomes
applicatiosn for a full-time, permanent Lecturer/Assistant Professor post
in Software Engineering. Applicants working in any area of Software
Engineering (construed broadly) are welcome to apply.
Closing date: January 13, 2026.
Full advertisement/application site:
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*The Opportunity:*
To develop an innovative independent, research programme in Software
Engineering; develop and deliver teaching and project supervision;
supervise research students and engage in management and administration of
the School.
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is one of the
largest in Europe, with more than 120 academic staff and a total of over
500 post-doctoral researchers, research students and support staff.
Informatics at Edinburgh rated highest on Research Power in the most recent
Research Excellence Framework. The School has strong links with industry,
with dedicated business incubator space and well-established enterprise and
business development programmes. The University of Edinburgh has recently
established the Bayes Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence,
which provides a locus for fruitful multi-disciplinary work, including a
range of companies collocated in it. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN
award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of
women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are also
Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to
considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to
considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that
combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is UE08 - *£50,253 to £61,759* per annum.
*Your skills and attributes for success:*
- PhD or equivalent (such as extensive industry experience), and
experience as an established academic in Software Engineering or a related
field
- Proven experience of undertaking original research, including the
planning and delivery of projects.
- Proven experience of attracting research funding as an independent
researcher.
- A track record of first author and/or collaborative publications in
high quality journals and international conferences like ICSE, FSE, ASE,
ISSTA, CAV, PLDI, OOPSLA, TOSEM, TSE.
- Strong relevant research and teaching skills and ability to devise
and/or manage multiple teaching, learning, assessment and/or research
activities.
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All applications must contain the following supporting documents:
- Cover letter
- Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
- Research statement (2-3 pages)
- Full CV and publication list, which should identify the applicant’s 3
most relevant/representative publications
- Ensure that a link to a list of your publications (eg, a Google
Scholar profile) is also added in URL’s section of the application form
Please note that two references will be sought for all shortlisted
candidates. Please indicate on your application form if you are happy for
your referees to be contacted prior to interview.
Feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates.
General enquiries to be directed to: Ajitha Rajan, [email protected]
