Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence
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Job Description
This is a permanent, full-time academic position for leading researchers in cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence, particularly at the intersection of perception and action. The role involves undertaking original research, teaching undergraduate and master's courses, and supervising student projects. Key requirements include a PhD, a strong research agenda, and demonstrated ability in teaching and research.
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Key Responsibilities
- We are seeking current and emerging leading researchers in the field. The successful candidate will have a PhD (or be close to completing one), a strong research agenda, and the enthusiasm and ability to undertake original research, teach courses, and supervise student projects.
- We look for candidates with research interests in the development of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence methods and models, particularly in the joint space of perception (e.g., computer vision) and action (e.g., interactive decision-making systems).
- We are interested in candidates motivated to establish and expand the principles underlying such methods and models in the context of high-impact application domains (e.g., robotics, health, environment, society, etc.).
- The candidate's research focus may align with the following, non-exhaustive, list of topics (in no particular order):
- Continual, open-ended, self-improving AI
- Agentic AI, world models, and generative models
- Embodied perception and action
- Learning from interaction and reinforcement
- Decision-making under uncertainty
- Applicants should have a strong research track record. They should also demonstrate interest and ability to teach undergraduate (UG) and master's (MSc) level courses, and to supervise projects for UG, MSc, and PhD in areas related to their research.
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About This Position
When do applications close for this position?
Applications for Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence at University of Edinburgh close on 20 October 2026. Make sure your application reaches the university's recruitment system before the deadline — late submissions are generally not accepted.
What does this position pay?
The advertised salary for this role is GBP 50,253 – 61,759. The final offer within the band depends on qualifications and experience, as set by University of Edinburgh's enterprise agreement.
Where is this position based?
The position is based at University of Edinburgh, in GB. Check the job description above for flexible or hybrid arrangements.
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