Departmental Lecturer in Computer Science (Machine Learning)

Full time

Fixed Term contract to 30^th September 2025

Grade 8: Salary £41,526 – £49,553 p.a. (with discretionary salary up to £54,131) p.a.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Departmental Lecturer in Machine Learning on a fixed term  basis, to start as soon as possible, within The Department of Computer Science.

You will develop and deliver taught modules, set and mark written assignments, and supervise students offered by the Department of Computer Science, areas of interest include but are not restricted to: Reinforcement Learning and tutorials in imperative and concurrent programming, compilers, digital systems, linear algebra and formal proofs. You will join a thriving, first-rate machine learning group, both within the Department of Computer Science and in the wider Oxford environment.

You will be asked to deliver tutorials at Jesus College (a 3-hour stint a week during term time).

You will also be expected also to act as an effective member of the team, providing appropriate academic support for activities such as student admissions, curriculum development, and University examinations.

You should have a doctorate in a relevant subject, such as: Computer Science or Machine Learning, a good understanding of underlying theory, an aptitude for teaching, and the skills and judgement needed to teach advanced concepts and techniques.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 4 August 2021. Interviews are expected to be held in mid-August.

Our staff and students come from all over the world and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diversity groups and champions, for example http://www.cs.ox.ac.uk/aboutus/women-cs-oxford/index.html, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example shared parental leave.

We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, Living Wage and Mindful Employer, holding an Athena Swan Bronze Award, HR excellence in Research and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award.

Demonstrating a commitment to provide equality of opportunity. We would particularly welcome applications from women and black and minority ethnic applicants who are currently under-represented within the Computer Science Department. All applicants will be judged on merit, according to the selection criteria.

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