Join the Department of Computer Science

We are seeking candidates at all levels, with an excellent track record of research and teaching to join our highly-rated department.

Current Vacancies

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath wishes to make multiple academic appointments in the areas of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Human-Computer Interaction and Visual Computing.

Professor of Visual Computing

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Bath invites applications for a full Professor in Visual Computing, particularly with research interests in a core area of visual computing such as computer vision.

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Lecturer in Visual Computing

We are looking for up to four academics with expertise in visual computing to lead research, teach and help with the running of the department.

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Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)

We are looking for up to two academics with expertise in human-computer interaction to lead research, teach and help with the running of the department.

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Lecturer in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

We are looking for up to four academics with expertise in artificial intelligence/machine learning to lead research, teach and help with the running of the department.

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Our Research

98% of our submitted research activity was ranked as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2021).

We research systems-wide issues ranging from mathematical foundations through visual and cognitive processes to artificial intelligence, human-centred design, and collaborative systems.

The Department of Computer Science has a large funding portfolio with a net worth of £17 million in directly managed grant income, and a further £30 million in partner funding. We have many external partners such as The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Sony, The Ministry of Defence, Qualisys, Lawn Tennis Association, British Athletics, British Bobsleigh & Skeleton Association. Our partnerships with international research institutes include Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Saarbrucken; University of Auckland; National Institute of Informatics, Tokyo; and VISTA (York University, Toronto).

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Working at Bath

Our campus is surrounded by beautiful countryside, close to the elegant city of Bath; full of historic charm, contemporary culture, and green spaces, it is an excellent environment in which to work.

We strive to be an inclusive university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on our teams.

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