Edinburgh Napier University’s 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, Chartered Institute of Building and others. We have excellent computing, engineering and construction lab facilities based in the heart of Edinburgh, Scotland's inspiring capital.
We currently have an opportunity available for an experienced academic or researcher with expertise in Applied Informatics related fields to join the Creative and Social Informatics research groups where you can add to the work of the experienced team. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate enthusiasm for fundamental research, for working with industry in applied research and in the development of teaching to enhance the employability of our graduates. There is plenty of scope for research collaboration within the University and beyond.
The Role:
In this role you will be expected to deliver excellent research in your area of expertise. Areas of desirable expertise include, but are not limited to: digital media, knowledge management, human-data interaction, service design, sustainable and ethical design, social computing and robotics. Candidates should demonstrate that their research integrates a strong applied aspect with different levels of impact, for example areas like health and well-being, future work-place design, regenerative and responsible design, policy making, etc.
As an Associate Professor you will have the opportunity to contribute to the leadership of the subject and research groups, for example by driving parts of the research agenda and contributing to the exploration of new foundational research areas.
You will be a member of our Creative and Social Informatics research groups with:
This role will allow you to explore novel and emerging areas in applied informatics, deliver excellent quality research papers and secure substantial external research funding.
Your previous academic experience will put you in the ideal position to contribute to and build programmes and modules to support the expansion of the school’s teaching portfolio. You will also have the remit to actively contribute to our existing portfolio of applied informatics-based degree programmes.
You will also 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.
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What we will need from you:
Benefits we offer:
Competitive salary and minimum 41 days annual leave, with excellent benefits including our generous pension scheme (Employer contribution of 23% - Scottish Teachers Superannuation Scheme).
Additional Information:
Salary: £56,021 to £66,857 per annum - Grade 7
Application closing date: 20th September, Wednesday @11:59 pm
Interview date: TBC, face to face interviews
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
