Assistant Professor and Associate Professor

Contact for Informal Queries

For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Yulia Timofeeva, Head of Department, at

The Department of Computer Science is seeking to appoint enthusiastic individuals to join our dynamic and supportive team, contributing significantly to our research, teaching, and impact activities. This is an opportunity to join one of the UK’s most successful Computer Science Departments and be part of an exciting time of growth in the department. We are looking for outstanding candidates pursuing theoretical and/or experimental research, especially in the following areas:

• AI and ML Systems and Applications, AI Safety and Privacy, Computer Systems and Architectures
• AI Foundations, Theoretical Computer Science, Computer Security, Quantum Computing

Assistant Professors will be appointed for a probation period (usually five years). Successful completion of probation will coincide with promotion to Associate Professor. The department provides opportunities for advancement up to and including Professor level.

We will consider applications for employment on a part‑time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full‑time.

You will hold a PhD or equivalent in Computer Science or a related subject by the start date of the post.

You will have an excellent academic record, with indicators such as impactful publications in peer‑reviewed venues, significant software artefact design and implementation, and academic awards within the field of Computer Science.

You will have a strong commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Applications will be considered on their merits for both Assistant and Associate Professor positions.

The Department is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion among staff and students, and holds the Athena SWAN Silver Award.

We strongly believe that diversity enriches research, teaching and innovation. We particularly encourage applications from female candidates and other underrepresented groups.

We are open to considering applications for part‑time or other flexible working arrangements.

We offer mentoring schemes and family support to ensure all colleagues can thrive in our community.

The Department of Computer Science at the University of Warwick is a national and international leader in research and teaching, ranked 4th in the most recent Research Excellence Framework out of all UK departments in the subject. We are proud of our global outlook, international research culture, high quality of teaching, and personal attentiveness to our students and staff. Our excellence is also built on extensive collaborations in teaching as well as research with other University of Warwick departments, on an established and vibrant network of links with industry, and on deep and active engagements with national and international partners.

Further information is available on the Department’s website:

We are a world‑leading research‑intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 106th in the world and 8th in the UK. Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world‑leading or internationally excellent
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* Find out more about us at

• World University Ranking 2024, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Research Excellence Framework 2021

Closing deadline:
Sunday 29th March 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time). To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).
• A research statement (max 3 pages)
• A teaching statement (max 3 pages)
• A list of publications, where up to five most important publications are highlighted.

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Merits and most significant achievements.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the job description (PDF attached below).

All essential criteria must be…