Assistant Professor in Law and Computer Science

1 month ago


Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time


Durham Law School and the Department for Computer Science seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Law and Computer Science (Research & Education) as part of a strategic investment in Durham's Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy: Just Transitions to a Net Zero World (JusTN0W).

The ambitious and interdisciplinary initiative JusTN0W is funded by a £5 million investment that will see seven academic staff appointed to lead Durham's commitment to a better and fairer world in the face of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.

Our initiative brings together academic colleagues across Law, Economics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences to advance the knowledge and the implementation of just transitions to net zero at international, national and local levels.

The work programme comprises four strands of work. Each strand sets forth a range of objectives, including grant capture activity and engagement with differ ent partners. More information on JusTN0W can be found here JusTN0W - Durham University.


You will be joining an interdisciplinary team of colleagues at an exciting moment where we are shaping and developing cutting-edge research and impact agenda to attract sustainable research funding and leverage research capacity.

We build on existing links into international governance frameworks such as the Conferences of Parties (COPs) under the umbrella of the international climate change regime.

By collaborating and harnessing expertise across disciplines, the JusTN0W initiative will support your groundbreaking solutions to address the climate crisis.


Assistant Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and discipline, and contribute to the wider student experience.

Academic colleagues are supported to publish excellent research in their area of interest with a focus on high quality outputs (including monographs and journal articles), rather than quantity.

Durham University is also committed to ensuring outstanding teaching quality, stimulating learning environments, and innovative curricula for all our students.

You will be supported to develop your teaching expertise and skills.


This post is an exciting opportunity to make a major contribution to the development of internationally excellent research and teaching while allowing you unrivalled opportunities to progress and embed your career in an exciting and progressive department.

For further information, please visit our department pages here Durham Law School - Durham University and Computer Science - Durham University.



  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    Durham Law School and the Department of Economics seek to appoint an Assistant Professor in Law and Economics (Research & Education) as part of a strategic investment in Durham's Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy: Just Transitions to a Net Zero World (JusTN0W). The ambitious and interdisciplinary initiative JusTN0W is funded by a £5 million...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    The Department of Economics seek to appoint an Associate Professor in Economics (Research & Education) as part of a strategic investment in Durham's Centre for Sustainable Development Law and Policy: Just Transitions to a Net Zero World (JusTN0W). The ambitious and interdisciplinary initiative JusTN0W is funded by a £5 million investment that will see seven...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    Associate Professors at Durham This position offers the candidate the opportunity to focus on research and grant income generation. Associate Professors on the Education and Research track are encouraged to focus on research and teaching but are also expected to engage in wider citizenship to enhance their own development, support their department and...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    A globally outstanding centre of teaching and research excellence, a warm and friendly place to work, a unique and historic setting - Durham is a university like no other.As one of the UK's leading universities, Durham is an incredible place to define your career. The University is located within a beautiful historic city, home to a UNESCO World Heritage...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    The DepartmentThe Department is one of the UK's leading Computer Science departments, with an outstanding reputation in research, teaching, and student employability. Our internationally recognised research covers Algorithms and Complexity, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, Networks, Scientific Computing and Vision, Imaging and Visualisation. There...

  • Research Assistant

    2 months ago


    Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    The Role and DepartmentThe Department of Mathematical Sciences is one of the UK's leading Mathematics Departments with an outstanding reputation in teaching, research and students' employability. It has an active programme of internationally recognized research in Pure Mathematics, Mathematical and Theoretical Physics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    The Department of Physics at Durham University seeks to appoint a dynamic scientist to the role of Assistant Professor in Condensed Matter Physics. We welcome applications from those able to demonstrate research excellence in the field of soft condensed matter physics, coupled with the enthusiasm and dedication to develop and deliver teaching for our...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    This is a 1-year researcher role on a project funded by the National Institute of Health Research's School for Public Health Research. We are seeking either a Grade 7 PhD holder,or Grade 6 graduate to fill this role. The project, COAST (Evaluating COastal rural communities' Active and Sustainable Travel), uses an ethnographic approach to explore responses to...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The Durham Department of Classics & Ancient History is a large and successful department. We consistently rank as one of the top Classics and Ancient History Departments in the UK for research and teaching. We came joint 4th in the 2021 REF in Classics, and 13th in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. We regularly attract postdoctoral research fellows to...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University seeks to appoint a talented individual to a 5-year fixed term role of the Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies. We welcome applications from those with research and teaching interests in the broad field of Franciscan Theology and we are particularly eager to hear from applicants...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    The RoleApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Machine Learning and AI with a particular emphasis on edge efficiency and explainable AI. The research project is led by the Project Lead/Principal Investigator Dr Yang Long and aims to develop innovative solutions for data analysis, optimisation algorithms, and data security against...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    The RoleA 14-month fixed-term full time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available at the Department of Psychology at Durham University. The successful candidate will join the research project The plasticity of the bodily self: how function and age shape the acceptance of virtual bodies. This project is led by Professor Dorothy Cowie and...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The RoleA 14-month fixed-term full time Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) position is available at the Department of Psychology at Durham University. The successful candidate will join the research project The plasticity of the bodily self: how function and age shape the acceptance of virtual bodies. This project is led by Professor Dorothy Cowie and...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The Role and Department The Disability Support Service and Department of Computer Science seek to appoint a qualified and passionate individual to join our community as a Disability Adviser/Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Neurodivergent Student Support.The post is a three-year fixed term position, funded by philanthropic support from Qube Research...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The Role and DepartmentThe Disability Support Service and Department of Computer Science seek to appoint a qualified and passionate individual to join our community as a Disability Adviser/Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Neurodivergent Student Support.The post is a three-year fixed term position, funded by philanthropic support from Qube Research...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom TeacherActive Full time £140 - £200

    Position: Qualified Computer Science EducatorSalary: £140 - £200 per day (based on experience)Company: TeacherActiveTeacherActive is excited to announce an opportunity for a qualified computer science educator to join a reputable secondary educational institution.We are looking for an individual who possesses:Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)Specialization in...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The RoleApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Theological Education.The post-holder will be directly responsible to the Head of Department of Theology and Religion but will work closely with the Professor and Assistant Professor of Theology and Ministry as part of the Common Awards team.Applications will be considered from...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom DURHAM UNIVERSITY Full time

    The Role and Department The Durham Geochemistry Centre in the Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University seeks an Isotope Laboratory Technician (ILT) to be a core member of the DGC team.The DGC team spans three departments and two faculties at Durham and engage in collaborative isotope-focused research with external users including other academic...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The Role and Department The Durham Geochemistry Centre in the Department of Earth Sciences, Durham University seeks an Isotope Laboratory Technician (ILT) to be a core member of the DGC team.The DGC team spans three departments and two faculties at Durham and engage in collaborative isotope-focused research with external users including other academic...


  • Durham, Durham, United Kingdom Durham University Full time

    The DepartmentThe Department is one of the UK's leading Computer Science departments, with an outstanding reputation in research, teaching, and student employability. Our internationally recognised research covers Algorithms and Complexity, Artificial Intelligence and Human Systems, Networks, Scientific Computing and Vision, Imaging and Visualisation. There...