Senior Lecturer in Signal Processing and Autonomous Systems

3 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

UE08 (£49,250- £60,321 per annum)

School of Engineering, College of Science & Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering Discipline, Institute for Imaging, Data, and Communications (IDCOM)

Open-ended (permanent) contract

Full time: 35 Hours per week

The Opportunity:

The School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh seeks to appoint a Lecturer in Signal Processing and Autonomous Systems. The successful candidate will undertake teaching duties in Electronics and Electrical Engineering with a specific focus in digital and statistical signal processing, detection and tracking systems, and related subject areas. They will also carry out research in signal processing and autonomous systems, demonstrating applications of their research in domains such as sensor signal processing and information fusion, target detection and tracking using radar, sonar, or other modalities, and signal processing and control systems for robotics and autonomous systems.

The role is UE08 and is available on a full-time, open-ended contract.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • A reputation in signal processing and autonomous systems, demonstrated by published results from research, publication in peer-reviewed journals, and high-calibre conference venues, recognition among research users and/or industry, etc.
  • An ability to design effective learning programmes and to effectively deliver integrated curricula and assessment.
  • Contribution to attracting external research funding and/or other financial support, including funding from the defence and security sector.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills and high proficiency in written and oral English language.
  • Hold a Doctorate in a STEM-related subject, or equivalent.

The successful candidate will conduct research in the area of signal processing and autonomous systems in the Research Institute for Imaging, Data, and Communications (IDCOM) and participate in teaching and administration in Electronics and Electrical Engineering, contributing to the intellectual wealth and collegiate environment of the School of Engineering.

The successful candidate will be a good communicator who is able to inform and enlighten both undergraduate and postgraduate students. You will have a growing research portfolio in signal processing and autonomous systems, providing evidence of collaborative working, attracting external research funding, and producing significant outputs.

Required documents:

Teaching statement (1-2 pages)

Research statement (2-3 pages)

Full CV and publication list, which should identify the applicant's 3 most relevant/representative publications



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