Chair in Networking

Applicants should be computer scientists with a track record of achievement in research, teaching and engagement and have a compelling vision for their future research and teaching as well as the impact they expect their work can make.

We particularly welcome applicants with backgrounds in areas of networked systems research including (but not limited to): Software Defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualisation, network programming (including P4), Intent-based Networking, networking aspects of Internet of Things and Cyber Physical Systems, network security and resilience, networked media distribution, Quality of Service / Quality of Experience, and future networked systems and Internet architectures.

The School of Computing and Communications (SCC) at Lancaster University is a research-intensive department comprising of over 50 academics and 150 researchers, with a grant portfolio exceeding £25m from a wide range of sources including EPSRC, Innovate UK, EU and industry. We offer a multidisciplinary environment with enormous potential for collaboration and work on challenging real-world problems especially via our interdisciplinary research institutes and centres and the new £42m Health Innovation Campus. The School is housed in the iconic InfoLab21 building on the University’s main campus located in beautiful countryside just outside the city of Lancaster.

Lancaster University is TEF Gold, Times/Sunday Times University of the Year (2018) and Times/Sunday Times International University of the Year (2020), recognising ongoing commitment to both research and teaching and major investments in our campus and facilities.

We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive working environment. Learn more about equality, diversity and inclusivity at Lancaster. More information about living and working at Lancaster can also be found online. In addition to traditional lectureship contracts Lancaster also offers alternative career routes for academics with a particular focus on teaching and scholarship for applicants interested in pursuing this pathway.

For an informal discussion about these roles please contact the Head of School:
More information about the School can be found at SCC Lancaster University.