Reader in Data Science

An exciting position has become available for a full-time Reader in Data Science based at The University of Wolverhampton.

Reader in Data Science Data is a strategic growth area for University of Wolverhampton, and we are seeking to appoint an exceptional and ambitious individual to join our team as a Reader Data Science.

Reader in Data Science Role Responsibilities

You will be expected to boost the already successful research carried out by the school. You will be expected to produce REF-returnable outputs, attract external income, seek industrial collaborations, undertake some teaching, and supervise PhD students.

Reader in Data Science Role Requirements

• You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to Computer Science or Data Science or related field and will have carried out extensive research in the area at a university, research institute or in a related part of the private sector in the UK or abroad
• You will be proficient in a range of subject-specific skills and ideally will have extensive experience in site-based research settings
• You will be able to demonstrate the ability to work independently to develop new research objectives and proposals including contributing to the securing of external funding and collaborative projects
• You should have evidence of an individual track record in research which is at the cutting edge of the relevant fields and is recognised internationally (e.g., through publications in journals)
• You should have a track record of having successfully obtained funding from external sources and successfully completed projects

Company

Established nearly 190 years ago, The University of Wolverhampton remains committed to its mission to provide applied higher education, cutting-edge research, strategic business engagement, and an excellent student experience. The University take pride in ensuring the wellbeing and prosperity of their staff.

Today the University has 22,000 students, a wide range of accredited courses from prestigious professional bodies, an above-average graduate employment/further study rate of 90% six months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2020), and an award-winning student support team helping to keep our University community healthy, happy, and successful.

Why should you apply?

As an employee, you’ll be able to take advantage of a range of staff benefits, including:

• Staff discounts and benefits
• Paycare healthcare benefit plan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Corporate memberships with discounted access to gyms, exercise classes, swimming pools, and more
• University of Wolverhampton Wellbeing Membership with unlimited access to WLV wellbeing facilities
• Staff awards

The University of Wolverhampton celebrates diversity and recognises that difference brings value to our organisation.

As part of our commitment to ensure the diversity of our staff body reflects those of the student and local communities we serve, we particularly welcome applications from candidates of Black, Asian, or Ethnic Minority heritage, and candidates who are Disabled (including people who may not define themselves as disabled, but nevertheless encounter challenges)

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