Job Description

About us
The Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (EEE) at UCL was established by Professor Sir Ambrose Fleming, inventor of the thermionic valve and hence the founder of the discipline of electronics, in 1885 as the first department of electrical technology in England. That same pioneering tradition of innovation and excellence continues to underpin our work. We push in new directions across research, education and entrepreneurship, building on our long-established links with industry and benefitting from our loyal and supportive alumni community. We are committed to develop individuals and careers, across staff and students, developing and supporting our subject discipline. The Department is recognized as one of the leading departments for research in its subject area, worldwide.
Current research areas include Information and Communication Engineering; Electronic Materials and Devices (including Nanotechnology); Optical Communications & Networks; Photonics and Sensors, Systems and Circuits. The Department is also part of the world-leading London Centre for Nanotechnology.
About the role
The Department of Electronic & Electrical Engineering is looking to appoint up to four full-time academic positions at either Lecturer (Grade 8: 54,931 - 64,644 per annum) or Associate Professor (Grade 9: 68,284 - 76,244 per annum) level, depending on experience. It is anticipated that the successful candidates will take up the positions during the 2025-26 academic year, from 5th January 2026. We are specifically seeking early-career and established researchers to significantly strengthen the department's teaching and research capacity in the following areas:

• AI and Intelligent Systems, including the application of AI and machine learning to networking, robotics and cyber security and the technologies needed to support AI and intelligent infrastructures.
• Biomedical Engineering, including bioelectronic devices and technologies for monitoring and diagnostics.
• Radar and RF Engineering, including RF sensing for civil and defence applications as well as antenna and RF system design.

The successful candidates will be expected to strengthen the research portfolio of the theme as well as contributing to the teaching of the department at undergraduate and/or postgraduate level. The appointee will perform the normal administrative duties expected of a member of academic staff as required by the Head of Department.
About you
Applicants should have a PhD in electronic engineering, computer science or equivalent qualifications and/or significant industrial experience. We are seeking individuals with a track record of research within an appropriate field, including publications in high-quality peer reviewed journals. Candidates must have the ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with students, academics and professional services staff at all levels. The ability to work independently and also as part of a team, recognising when advice / input needs to be sought, is essential, as well as a high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail and passion for teaching.
A higher education teaching qualification is desirable.
Appointment at Lecturer or Associate Professor level will be determined by depth of experience and track record. For Grade 9, you will show sustained success in securing funding (or otherwise ensuring research activity is sustainable) over a significant period. You will have experience of delivering high-quality teaching in a university environment. You will have an established international reputation, evidenced by esteem indicators, in a field that matches or enhances existing activities within the department.
Please access the candidate brief document at the bottom of the page to find out more about the requirements for the role.
The following is required to be uploaded in your application:

• CV (including a list of major achievements to date)
• Publication list (Starred list of top 5 publications to date with a short description (100 words max) of their significance.)
• Research statement, including consideration of the fit to EEE at UCL
• Teaching statement, including consideration of the fit to EEE at UCL

Application and contact details:

• To apply for the role, click the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom or top of the page
• Applications close on 23rd October at 23:59
• Enquiries regarding the posts can be sent to Prof John Mitchell

. For questions regarding the application process please contact Rebecca Thomas at .
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days' annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance

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Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London's Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world's talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL's workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here :
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