About the role

Do you want to change the world for the better, and do you believe this can be done through research and education? At the Dyson School of Design Engineering, our motto is “from making better things to making things better”. Consider joining an internationally leading institution, aiming to shape the future of engineering, at the interface between technology, people and society.We are seeking to appoint a Faculty staff at Professor level to conduct high impact research and to deliver outstanding teaching and student experience. The role is within Artificial Intelligence for Humanity.What you would be doing

Research

– As a part of the Dyson School of Design Engineering, you will actively develop and lead your own research programme, in line with our research themes and vision. You will undertake high-quality research and publish in recognised and high-impact journals/conferences in your field (commensurate with your level of appointment). You will pursue external funding to support your research, while enhancing the reputation of our institution through external engagements. You will initiate and expand research collaborations with colleagues at the School, at Imperial College London, and beyond.Teaching

– The School provides an exceptional learning experience. You will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, supervise undergraduate and MRes/MSc projects, and contribute to development of teaching materials as appropriate to new programmes and evolving portfolios.Administration

– You will contribute to day-to-day running of the School, take on School-wide administrative roles commensurate with the level of appointment, attend School-wide meetings, contribute to student recruitment activities, promote equality, diversity and inclusion, and undertake other duties as specified by the Head of School.What we are looking for

We strive to bring a unique value proposition to our students, research and industry partners. We invite applications from candidates across specific areas of design and engineering related to (but not limited to) Human-centric Artificial Intelligence; Human-AI collaboration; Agentic AI and multi-modal learning; AI in real-world environments; Multi-agent AI ecosystems; Fairness, safety, interpretability and trust in AI; Applications with healthcare, energy, sustainability, business analytics, etc.Candidates are expected to demonstrate a track-record of executing research that combines design and engineering thinking, with a shared ethos to the School’s approach to societal challenges. The research portfolio should combine methodological contributions with relevant applications (e.g., transportation, networks, energy, sustainability). Besides research, the applicant should contribute to teaching in data science, machine learning, IoT, computing, etc., and have a flair for entrepreneurship and innovation through industry engagements, spin-off activity, or advisory roles.What we can offer you

The Dyson School offers opportunities to grow leadership in research and teaching at one of the world’s top universities, access to the urban campus in central London, opportunities to influence industry, policy and institutions worldwide, support for technology transfer through consultancy and spin-outs, a merit-based promotion structure, and a diverse, inclusive culture with staff networks and wellbeing resources. We offer a sector-leading salary and remuneration package with generous conditions of service and flexible, family-friendly policies.Salary information is provided below. This is a full-time, open-ended position.Salary bands

Assistant Professor: £70,718 – £80,148 per annumAssociate Professor: Minimum starting salary of £82,969 per annumProfessor: Minimum starting salary of £94,829 per annumHow to apply

Please apply online, uploading all following supporting documents: a cover letter, a full CV, a research proposal (2–3 pages), a teaching statement, and an impact statement (1 page). Only complete applications will be considered. All candidates will be contacted after shortlisting.For informal discussion about the post, please contact the Heads of Dyson School or relevant colleagues; for application process queries, contact the Senior Appointments Manager.Additional information

Application Closing Date: 15 September 2025Interview Dates: 12–15 January 2026Start date: from 1 April 2026 onwards, but not later than 1 October 2026.We are committed to equality of opportunity and an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are an Athena SWAN Silver Award winner, a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities.

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