Job reference: 551554
Location: Clifton Campus
Employment type: Fixed Term Contract
Team: Computer Science
Closing date: 31/10/2025
School / Directorate: School of Science and Technology
Salary / Grade Grade G (£33,045 - £38,026 p.a. pro rata)

Academic Associate in Computer Science

(Part Time Lecturer and Part Time PhD Study)


Grade G (£32,397 - £37,280 p.a. pro rata)

Five-year fixed-term and part-time 0.5 FTE contract.

About Us

The Department of Computer Science resides within the School of Science and Technology on the Clifton Campus of Nottingham Trent University (NTU), and there are excellent collaborative opportunities with colleagues in other departments and research centres. Currently, the department comprises 70 academic staff and ~25 PhD research students, as well as large undergraduate and taught postgraduate cohorts. The department provides researchers with an exciting environment for undertaking high-quality, interdisciplinary work.

Our Department of Computer Science combines internationally significant research with an outstanding record for teaching excellence. Our state-of-the-art facilities and career-focused approach to course design provide the right conditions for students to excel in their chosen fields. The department has research strengths in Interactive Systems, Computational Intelligence, Pervasive Computing, and Cybersecurity, with active research groups breaking new ground in these fields. For more details about our research, please check the Computing and Informatics Research Centre’s (CIRC) website.

Interview; w/c 17th November

About Us

The School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is an exciting multidisciplinary environment for learning, teaching and research, with some of the best facilities in the UK.

We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality teaching and diverse, real-world research. We specialise in biosciences, chemistry, computing and technology, as well as engineering, forensic science, mathematics, physics and sport science. This mix of traditional and modern subjects encourages and inspires future innovators.

Our Department of Computer Science combines internationally-significant research with an outstanding record for teaching excellence. Our state-of-the-art facilities and career-focused approach to course design provide the right conditions for students to excel in their chosen fields.

For any informal queries about the role or the team, please contact Ahmad Lotfi, Professor and Head of Department at ahmad.lotfi@ntu.ac.uk

Join Us

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification provided below. If you have any specific queries in relation to this position that the online information does not cover, then please contact: Professor Ahmad Lotfi, Head of Department of Computer Science, via CMPMgtAdmin@ntu.ac.uk

Alongside the online application, please complete a) a covering letter b) your CV c) a short statement (no more than one side of A4), outlining the topic you wish to research (or a research proposal). You may also identify potential supervisors for your research project. The shortlisted candidates will be required to deliver a 5-minute presentation about their proposed PhD research project.

As part of your supporting statement, please answer the following questions below:

- How will your proposed PhD research fit in at NTU and the current research activities of the Department of Computer Science?
- What are the aims and objectives of your proposed PhD research?

Safe and Inclusive

At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.

Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

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