Full Time Permanent Position The closing date for applications is 23.59 8th August 2025 Interview date: 27 August 2025 By reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route. Applicants wishing to consider the SWR mu st ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website. We are seeking to appoint a permanent Lecturer to contribute to the teaching and research activities in the Computer Science Department. Successful applicant is expected to have a strong track record of research excellence and ideally experience in teaching, However, candidates without teaching experience but who can demonstrate teaching aptitude are welcome to apply as we will provide formal training. Teaching and Learning is important to the Department and University and all applicants will be expected to be able to play a full role in teaching across the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and contribute to the management and leadership of wider activities to enable there to be a thriving learning culture. Research portfolios should include internationally excellent academic publications in the targeted areas and include (appropriate to career stage) experience in acquiring research funding and successful doctoral supervision. The research areas include, but not limited to, the following fields: DATA SCIENCE FOR HEALTHCARE DATA SCIENCE FOR DIGITAL COLLECTIONS DATA SCIENCE FOR CREATIVE INDUSTRIES COMPUTER VISION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AI FOR WEATHER FORCASTING AI FOR EARTH OBSERVATION You will have : A PhD in computer science or a related field, and a strong reputation for rigorous international research in Clinical Data Science A well developed knowledge of the fundamentals of computer science as suitable for teaching across the curriculum at UG/PG level. Excellent research publications of international standing on Data Science The ability to work collaboratively within the Department and the broader University community A strong commitment to student support and the enhancement of the learning experience Contact details for advert Contact Name: Dr Lily Sun Contact Job Title: Associate Professor, Contact Email address: lily.sun@reading.ac.uk Alternative Contact Name: Professor James Ferryman Alternative Contact Job Title: Director of Research Alternative Contact Email address: j.m.ferryman@reading.ac.uk The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.