Assistant / Associate Professor in Computer Sci...

@ Durham University

About the Position

The Department of Computer Science at Durham University invites applications for a permanent position as an Assistant or Associate Professor. The role focuses on decision-making processes related to climate, environmental, economic, and policy pathways, leveraging Digital Twin technologies, applied AI, and uncertainty quantification.

Research and Initiative

This appointment supports the newly founded JusTN0W initiative within the Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy. JusTN0W is dedicated to developing sustainable and just solutions for accelerated decarbonisation of economies, with a committed investment of £5M over four years.

Responsibilities and Benefits

• Lead the development and growth of the JusTN0W initiative.
• Benefit from a reduced teaching load in the first four years.
• Access a startup travel budget for high quality research and grant applications.
• Opportunity to transition into a primarily research role or an Education and Research Track position after review.

About Durham University and the Department

Durham University's Department of Computer Science is one of the UK’s leading departments, known for excellence in research, teaching, and student employability. The department boasts a dynamic research culture that spans various fields such as Algorithms and Complexity, Artificial Intelligence, Networks, Scientific Computing, and more. It is recognized internationally, evidenced by its improved REF2021 ranking and its Athena SWAN Silver award.

Key skills/competency

• Digital Twin
• Applied AI
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Decision-Making
• Research
• Climate
• Sustainability
• Policy
• Simulation
• Interdisciplinary