About us
The Computer Science Department at University College London is delighted to announce an opening for a permanent Systems and Networking faculty position at the Lecturer or Associate Professor ranks. The position comes with an additional market supplement of £20,000 per annum to the above stated salary
UCL is one of the top-rated research institutions in the world, and currently the top recipient of Horizon 2020 funding in Europe. As of 2025, 32 Nobel Laureates and 3 Fields Medalists were UCL affiliates. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL was ranked second in research power, with 93% of its research graded as world-leading and internationally excellent.
The Department of Computer Science is one of the best in the UK and worldwide for computer science, based on the REF’21 and QS’22 evaluations. In the latest REF (2021) it emerged 1st in England for research power and 2nd in the UK by a measure of the average research score multiplied by the volume of staff submissions. We are a large department, with over 170 academic and teaching staff, and the department sits at the nexus of a broad range of interdisciplinary collaborations across UCL. For further information about the Department, please visit Department of Computer Science.
About the role
The salary range for Grade 8 Lecturer is: £54,931-£62,903
The salary range for Grade 9 Associate Professor is: £68,284-£74,166
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- To teach at undergraduate and graduate level in areas allocated by the Head of Department or Director of Studies and reviewed from time to time by the Head of Department.
- To carry out research and produce publications, or other research outputs, in line with personal objectives agreed in the Staff review process.
- To carry out research, teaching and administration within the Department, especially in the areas of Computer Systems and Networking.
- To obtain research funding support.
- To engage with the broader scholarly and professional communities.
- To supervise or assist with supervision of undergraduate, taught graduate (Masters) or research graduate (MPhil/MRes/PhD/EngD) students.
For further information, please see the attached job description.
For information on UCL's salary scales, please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/employees/pay-benefits/salary-scales
Potential candidates are welcome to contact Dr. Ran Ben Basat (r.benbasat@ucl.ac.uk) to discuss the position.
To apply for this role, we are requesting you send us the following documents:
- Your CV
- A statement of research interests (no longer than six sides of A4 paper).
- A statement of teaching interests (no longer than two sides of A4 paper).
- A covering letter explaining your interest and suitability for the position.
- Names and contact details of three reference letter writers.
Applications received by 18th January 2026 will receive full consideration, but the position may remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
This role meets the eligibility requirements for a skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or a global talent visa under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Academic Staff. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/human-resources/policies/2021/jun/conditions-service-academic-staff for more information.
About you
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following criteria:
- A strong knowledge of the subject area (Computer Systems and Networking) combined with a broad subject background enabling contributions to teaching programmes
- A Ph.D. in Computer Science or a closely related field
- Research in computer science
- Engagement with scholarly/professional community
For the full list of essential and desirable person specification criteria, please refer to the attached job description.
Anticipated start date: September 2026.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also off some great benefits some of which are below:
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- 41 days’ holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, 6 closure days)
- Option to purchase 5 additional days’ annual leave
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, and immigration loan
- Relocation support for eligible posts
- On-site nursery and gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
- Staff Support Service (employee assistance programme)
- Discounted medical insurance
Full details: UCL Rewards and Benefits.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact the Computer Science staffing team at computerscience.hr@ucl.ac.uk.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact the Computer Science staffing team at computerscience.hr@ucl.ac.uk.
The UCL Ways of Working supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please visit www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are proud to be the first computer science department in the UK to hold an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality.You can read more about UCL Computer Science's commitment to EDI here: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion | Faculty of Engineering
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; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
You can read more about UCL's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: Think differently, do differently. | Office of the President and Provost (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) - UCL – University College London
Lecturer/Associate Professor in Systems and Networks in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
