Associate Professor of AI in Defence & Security
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Location and Details
College of Health and Science Executive Office
Location: Lincoln
Salary: From £57,422 per annum
This is a permanent, full-time position at 1 FTE.
Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025
Interview Date: Friday 12 September 2025
Reference: CHS218A
Job Overview
The University of Lincoln seeks an ambitious candidate with a strong applied AI research profile to join as an Associate Professor in a new, strategically-important research and innovation centre (Centre for Defence and Security AI launched 2024). The focus will be on advanced data analytics and applied AI systems supporting complex, high-stakes decision-making.
Responsibilities
* Grow and lead a research portfolio
* Deliver innovation projects involving advanced data analytics and AI-based software systems
* Process complex, multi-signal datasets to deliver actionable insights and decision support
* Secure research grants and collaborate with military and industry partners
* Participate in regional initiatives like DecisionWorks
* Focus on research excellence with no teaching commitments for an initial period
* Supervise postdoctoral researchers and PhD students
* Publish in top journals and conferences
* Strengthen industry partnerships and contribute to real-world applications
About the Institution
The University of Lincoln is known for applied AI, exemplified by the Lincoln Institute for Agri-Food Technology, awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize in 2023. The university supports Defence and Security work, especially given its proximity to RAF and Defence bases in Lincolnshire.
Additional Information
This is a unique opportunity for an ambitious individual to have significant impact, take on leadership roles, and advance their career with strong institutional support. Candidates must undergo UK national security vetting.
For more info, contact Professor Fiona Strens, Director of the Centre for Defence & Security AI.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education
* Industries: Education
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