Do you have a track record of high‑quality research and a clear vision for developing your profile at an international level? Can you contribute to innovative research‑led teaching and support an excellent student experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes? Are you committed to working collaboratively, contributing to an inclusive and supportive School community, and engaging in active academic citizenship?
We are seeking to appoint a Lecturer who will contribute to the School of Computer Science’s academic mission through research, teaching, and academic citizenship. We invite applications from those with research expertise in Security and Distributed Systems. The successful candidate will join our internationally outstanding Distributed Computing Systems research activity in Leeds and contribute to our highly interdisciplinary research environment. Applicants should have a strong track record of research in the security and dependability of complex distributed systems, evidence of interdisciplinary collaboration or engagement with industry.
This role offers the opportunity to develop and sustain a high‑quality, internationally recognised research programme aligned with the School’s strategic priorities, including active engagement in collaborative, interdisciplinary, and externally funded research.
You will deliver research‑informed teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, contributing to curriculum design, innovation, and enhancement. You will play a key role in fostering an inclusive, engaging, and high‑quality student experience, and will support the academic and professional development of students and early‑career researchers through effective supervision and mentoring.
In addition, you will contribute to the effective and collegial operation of the School through administrative and service activities, working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the University’s commitment to excellence, equity, diversity, and inclusion. The role may also include teaching or academic engagement in support of the School’s transnational education activities, including overseas teaching for up to six weeks in an academic year.
What we offer in return
- 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
- Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
- Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
- Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
- Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.
And much more!
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Gordon Love, Head of School
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