Lecturer in Neuroai and Computational Neuroscience

**Ref Number**

B02-08669

**Professional Expertise**

Academic

**Department**

School of Life & Medical Sciences (B02)

**Location**

London

**Working Pattern**

Full time

**Salary**

£54,172-£63,752

**Contract Type**

Permanent

**Working Type**

Hybrid

**Available for Secondment**

No

**Closing Date**

22-May-2025

**About us**:
UCL's Division of Biosciences stands as a global leader in biological research and education, ranking among the largest and most influential divisions within UCL. Our research spans the full spectrum of biological complexity—from molecular interactions to ecosystem dynamics—encompassing protein structure and function, cellular processes, developmental biology, genetics, population biology, and environmental science.

The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB), one of four departments within the Division, is at the forefront of understanding fundamental cellular mechanisms and their role in development and disease. Our research is supported by cutting-edge technology platforms and state-of-the-art facilities that enable breakthrough discoveries. Our educational programs are equally robust, offering comprehensive training at undergraduate, Masters, and doctoral levels.

**About the role**:
The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology (CDB) at UCL is launching an ambitious new programme in NeuroAI and Computational Neuroscience at the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and computational biology. We seek a creative, forward-thinking researcher to shape this emerging field.

As our new Lecturer, you will:

- Pioneer an internationally competitive research programme that advances the frontiers of NeuroAI and computational neuroscience, with opportunities for substantial grant funding and access to UCL's world-class computational infrastructure.
- Mentor and supervise research students, fostering the development of future leaders in the field while building your own research group.
- Forge interdisciplinary collaborations across UCL's extensive network of computational and neuroscience researchers, including potential partnerships with the Gatsby Computational Neuroscience Unit, the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, and the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre.

Detailed job description and person specification can be found at the bottom of this page.

**About you**:

- An established international research profile with a strong publication record in high-impact journals
- A record of excellence in teaching and research supervision at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries

In this role, you will:

- Produce high-impact publications and research outputs that advance the field of NeuroAI- Secure external funding to build and sustain your research programme
- Contribute to curriculum development and take a leadership role in advancing our degree programmes
- Engage with the wider academic community through seminars, conferences, and collaborative projects
- Participate in knowledge transfer and public engagement activities that showcase the impact of your research
- Help shape departmental strategy and contribute to UCL's broader mission and goals

**What we offer**:
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

- 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
- Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
- Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
- Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
- Immigration loan and expenses
- Relocation scheme for certain posts
- On-Site nursery
- On-site gym
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
- Discounted medical insurance

**Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion**:
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.

These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.

Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.