Lecturer in Internet-of-Things and Sensor Networks
Edinburgh Napier University – Schools of Computing and Engineering & the Built Environment
Location: Edinburgh
The Schools of Computing and Engineering & the Built Environment have around 200 academics, 3,100 campus-based students, and deliver programmes with professional accreditations from the British Computer Society, Institution of Engineering and Technology, The Chartered Institute of Building and other accreditation bodies. We have excellent computing, engineering and construction lab facilities. The two schools are embarking on a joint major development in the area of Industry 4.0, bringing together computer science, engineering, mathematics and construction technology. The School of Computing is highly regarded and one of the UK's largest computer science departments. The School of Engineering & the Built Environment houses leading UK research centres in transport policy and sustainable construction. The schools are based in the lively and exciting Merchiston area at the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland's inspiring capital.
This is a great opportunity for an academic with expertise in Internet-of-Things and/or Sensor Networks or related fields to join the Electronic & Electrical Engineering and IoT and Smart Systems research groups where you can add to the work of the experienced team exploring IoT Security, Wearable Sensor Systems, Intelligent Control and Digital Construction Systems. Areas of desirable expertise include, but are not limited to: wireless sensor system/device design, smart sensor technologies, intra-body communications and Internet of bio-nano things, energy harvesting and Internet of energy harvesting things, energy/spectrum efficient communications, Internet of sensing things, 5G communications and 5G Internet of Things, IoT and sensors for digital manufacturing, IoT applications in construction / housing / infrastructure / manufacturing / healthcare / transport. With 80% time allocation for research, this role will allow you to explore novel and emerging areas of IoT and/or sensor networks, deliver excellent quality research papers and secure substantial external research funding.
The Lecturer in Internet-of-Things and Sensor Networks will contribute to and build programmes and modules to support the expansion of our teaching portfolio which explores the changing nature of IT infrastructure, applications of smart electronics, big data, sensor systems, smart cities and transport, and the impact of IoT technology on business. You will actively contribute to our existing portfolio of computer science and engineering based degree programmes.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate enthusiasm for working in a cross-disciplinary manner in fundamental and applied research and in the development of research-informed teaching to enhance employability of our graduates. You will have the opportunity to expand your industry connections through our existing networks and by visiting students on one-year industry placements and on our employer-based Graduate Apprentice programme.
Further information about Edinburgh Napier University can be found here.
The Role
As a lecturer you will be a member of our Electronic & Electrical Engineering and IoT and Smart Systems research groups with:
Applicants must demonstrate:
Applicants preferably will also demonstrate:
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Further information about our benefits can be found here.
Additional Information
Salary: £40,927 to £50,296 per annum (Grade 6)
Informal enquiries about the role can be made to Professor Peter Andras (p.andras@napier.ac.uk) or Associate Professor Chan Hwang See (c.see@napier.ac.uk) or Professor Ahmed Al-Dubai (a.al-dubai@napier.ac.uk).
For general recruitment queries, please contact the Talent and Resourcing Team at: recruitment@napier.ac.uk
Applications for the role must be submitted via the Edinburgh Napier University job applications web site – emailed applications will not be accepted.
Application closing date: 16th January 2022 @ 11.59pm
Interview date: Februrary 2022
The University is committed to inclusion, demonstrated through our work in respect of our diversity awards and accreditations and holds Disability Confident, Career Positive and Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champion status. More details can be found here.