Overview
Professor of Computer Engineering – Strand, London, WC2R 2LS
About us
We are a vibrant, diverse Department that looks to lead innovation in education and research at one of the world’s leading universities. To support our ambition, King’s has invested in new multi-million-pound teaching and research laboratories of more than 3000 sqm for the Department at heart of its Strand campus, which opened in August 2022.
We celebrate diversity and actively promote an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups. In moving our ambitions forward, we are continuing to appoint academics to join us in shaping the future of education and research for King’s Engineering.
We offer undergraduate and postgraduate education, with a distinctive approach, combining traditional teaching methods with modern, project-based learning, catering for the needs of our students and the industries in which they will work. It is essential that applicants have the enthusiasm and commitment needed to lead world-leading computer engineering research programmes, while also ensuring the success of these educational programmes.
About the role
We are seeking an outstanding academic to join us as Professor of Computer Engineering, providing leadership in forward-looking research and education at one of the UK’s leading engineering departments. We encourage applications from candidates with an international research profile in one or more of the following areas: (i) future computing paradigms (e.g. neuromorphic, quantum, or unconventional computing); (ii) sustainable and energy-efficient computing; and (iii) secure and trustworthy hardware–software platforms for AI. These themes complement our existing departmental strengths in ultra-low-power CMOS integrated circuits and systems, in-memory computation, signal processing, telecommunications, and semiconductor materials. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from historically excluded groups.
Our Department of Engineering has a vibrant and growing computer engineering research portfolio. The Professor of Computer Engineering will join a collegiate group of academics with expertise spanning ultra-low-power CMOS integrated circuits, in-memory computation, signal processing, telecommunications, and semiconductor materials. The department is located at the heart of the Strand Campus in central London, with state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities including a MakerSpace, and benefits from close ties with industry, government and international partners — including major players in the semiconductor, computing and AI sectors.
This position represents an exciting opportunity to shape the future of computer engineering at one of the UK’s leading engineering departments. The successful candidate will secure external research funding, build productive academic and industrial collaborations, and nurture the next generation of computer engineers through PhD and postdoctoral supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
- Establishing and leading an internationally recognised research programme in computer engineering in one or more of: (i) future computing paradigms (e.g. neuromorphic, quantum, or unconventional); (ii) sustainable and energy-efficient computing; or (iii) secure and trustworthy hardware–software platforms for AI.
- Developing and delivering high-calibre modules in computer engineering for undergraduate and postgraduate students, contributing to curriculum development.
- Actively pursuing external research funding from governmental funding bodies and industrial partners, building strong industry partnerships and collaborative projects.
- Leading undergraduate and postgraduate student projects within the Department of Engineering
- Supervising PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, mentoring their development and supporting timely thesis completion.
- Contributing to the administrative duties within the department and/or faculty.
- Contributing in a positive manner to the culture within the Department of Engineering
- Demonstrating a proven commitment to equality and diversity.
This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an indefinite contract.
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