Job Description

The

University of West London (UWL)

is ranked as

41

st

in the UK

in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the

1

st

London modern

university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also the

Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction

in the National Student Survey 2025*. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.

Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations.

The School

The School of Computing and Engineering is a professional and student focused School with high quality, research informed teaching and student experience at the top of its priority list. The School has strong links with local, national and international partners and employability of graduates is the key to courses that we offer. The School enjoys state-of-the-art equipment and continues to invest heavily in its improvement. Our courses are fully accredited by relevant professional bodies across the board.

The Role

The role focuses on enhancing sustainability in next-generation telecom networks by integrating carbon intensity into testbed energy measurements, deploying and simulating xApp/rApp for carbon tracing, and contributing to joint outputs such as technical reports, open-source tools, and standardisation drafts.

The Person

Essential Skills/Qualifications:


MSc (or near completion of PhD) in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or related field. Strong background in 5G/6G networks, RIC frameworks, or O-RAN architectures. Hands-on experience with testbeds, simulations, and energy measurement tools. Solid programming skills (Python, C++, or Java) and familiarity with network automation/orchestration. Knowledge of AI/ML for networks (e.g., xApps/rApps development).

Desirable Skills/Experience:


Previous experience with carbon/energy-aware systems. Exposure to federated learning architectures or trust/security in telecom networks. Familiarity with standardisation bodies. Track record of contributing to academic publications and/or open-source projects.

Personal Attributes:


Strong teamwork and communication skills for working with international partners. Ability to work independently and deliver results to strict deadlines. Interest in sustainability, climate-conscious computing, and next-gen telecom research.

How to Apply

Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.

Additional Information

Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl 


Our department is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBTQIA+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.


Please note we do not reimburse travel expenses for job interview.


Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.


We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.



Department
School of Computing & Engineering
Location
St Mary's Road
Salary
20,746 to 29,366
per annum (Pro Rata - 0.6 FTE )
Release Date
Wednesday 08 October 2025
Closing Date

Sunday 19 October 2025
Interview Date
Wednesday 29 October 2025
Reference
COMP0084