Are you passionate about education and cutting-edge research, and interested in a career in academia? Do you want to attain a PhD while gaining invaluable teaching experience?
We have a unique opportunity for you!
We have created a unique career path opportunity for Associate Lecturers to join us in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) here at Queen’s University Belfast.
You will engage in a 6-year salaried programme where you will focus approximately 60% of your time in your agreed research area and the remaining time on delivering world class teaching to our students.
What is in it for you?
About the person:
To be successful at shortlisting stage, you must submit a CV and cover letter (must be uploaded as one document) detailing how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed. You will also be required to apply through the University’s postgraduate portal for your preferred area of postgraduate research study and be accepted as a part-time PhD student. A list of research topics is provided in the attached PDF.
To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information.
Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.
N.B. Following advice and guidance from the Royal Society, we unfortunately cannot consider the role eligible under the Appointments route of the Global Talent Visa. The University is therefore not able to support international candidates on any visa route.
What we offer:Beyond a competitive salary, the University offers an attractive benefits package including a holiday entitlement of up to 8.4 weeks a year, pension schemes and development opportunities.
We support staff wellbeing with flexible working options, work-life balance initiatives and support for physical and mental health. You can find more detail on all of this and more at https://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/HumanResources/pay-reward-and-benefits/.
Queen's University is committed to promoting equality of opportunity to all. We subscribe to Equality Charter Marks such as the to Diversity Charter Mark NI and Athena Swan and have established staff networks such as iRise (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and International Staff Network) and PRISM (LGBTQ+) which help us progress equality.
For further information on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit www.qub.ac.uk/diversity.
Candidate Information
PHD Application Process
PhD Research Topics
Information for International Applicants