Assistant Professor in Engineering or Computer Science Ref: 43716 (Internal Only, Fixed Term) in Brighton

Location: Brighton, UK

Hours: Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Grade: 7 starting at £38,784 to £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract

This vacancy is only open to those currently employed by the University of Sussex as an internal opportunity.

About the role

As an Assistant Professor (Education and Research) in the School of Engineering and Informatics, you will be responsible for the planning, delivery and assessment of innovative high-quality teaching across all levels, including lecture based and hands-on practical teaching, along with final year project supervision and varied student support. Experience of working with industry partners and employability is beneficial.

You are also expected to carry out high-quality research that fits within the School of Engineering and Informatics, and that aligns with the University strategic themes such as sustainability and digital futures. Research outputs will be demonstrated through high-quality publications and/or grant applications. You will collaborate internally and externally to build networks and generate third stream income and/or consultancy.

You will engage with the department and school by contributing to activities such as admissions days, department/school meetings, and taking part in other events such as the final year poster exhibition.

About you

The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant discipline and/or proven track record of industrial experience. Appropriate experience in teaching and research in subject areas that align to the School of Engineering and Informatics is essential. You will have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate with staff and students and be an effective and supportive team player.

About our School

The School of Engineering and Informatics at the University of Sussex is a vibrant and forward-thinking academic community within the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine. Our School thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration, bringing together world-class researchers and educators across engineering, informatics, and beyond. We offer high-quality, research-led teaching supported by state-of-the-art facilities, enabling students and staff to pursue innovative work that addresses real-world challenges.

We maintain strong partnerships with industry and are committed to equipping students with future-focused, applied skills that meet the evolving needs of employers. The School is home to two dynamic departments, Engineering and Design, and Informatics, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines including electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical, and automotive engineering, product design, digital media, computer science and informatics. Staff teach across the School, and undertake research on cross-School, as well as cross-University, projects. We are committed to delivering impactful research and practical education that prepares students to tackle global engineering challenges, supported by strong industry partnerships and hands-on learning environments.

The Department of Engineering and Design carries out high-quality research and teaching in strategic and innovative areas such as Materials, Energy efficiency, Advanced telecommunications, Robotics, and Sensing technologies amongst others.

The Department of Informatics maintains a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research. Its research spans the theoretical and applied, and is organised around the following three research groups; Artificial Intelligence, Creative Technology and Foundations of Software Systems.

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code and meets the requirements for Skilled Worker Sponsorship if full time and appointed at Grade 7.5. In order to meet the salary requirements, candidates would need to be eligible to use tradeable points option C or E. Please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information about Visa Sponsorship.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on (01273) 873743 or recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.