Job Reference: SAE-026284
Salary: Competitive
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Science and Engineering
Location: Oxford Road
Employment Type: Permanent
Division/Team: Department of Computer Science
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week / 1.0 FTE
Closing Date (DD/MM/YYYY): 16/09/2024
Contract Duration: Permanent
School/Directorate: School of Engineering
Context:
Celebrating its bicentenary in 2024, The University of Manchester (UoM) was England’s first and most eminent civic university. As a member of the prestigious Russell Group, UoM is one of the UK’s largest single-site higher education institutions, boasting over 46,000 students, 13,000 staff, a £1.2 billion turnover, and a significant capital investment programme. Manchester has a long-standing, distinguished history in Computer Science research and education. Founded by pioneers like Williams, Kilburn, and Turing, UoM was home to the UK’s first academic Department of Computer Science and one of the earliest undergraduate programmes in the field.
Role Summary:
The University of Manchester is establishing The Furber Chair in Computer Systems Engineering, named in honour of Professor Steve Furber CBE, co-designer of the pioneering ARM processor. This Chair is a key element of UoM’s strategic plan for expansion in Computer Science & Engineering, with a vision for the 2030s and beyond. The position aligns with evolving city, regional, national, and international research priorities, focusing on advanced semiconductor technology and novel computing paradigms.
Responsibilities:
As the Furber Chair, the appointee will:
- Drive and shape research within the Department of Computer Science, particularly the Advanced Processor Technologies (APT) research group.
- Conduct research across the Computing Systems landscape, from novel device and processing paradigms to hardware/software architectures and run-time platforms.
- Cultivate national and international networks and partnerships with industry.
- Publish high-quality research, secure competitive external funding, and deliver impactful real-world results.
- Contribute to PhD training programmes and foster an inclusive, nurturing culture for all staff and students.
Application Information:
The University is conducting an executive search exercise with Perrett Laver to assist the Selection Committee. For comprehensive details, including the job description, person specification, and application process, please visit candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies using reference number 7411. For an informal and confidential conversation about the role, contact Tadhg Waddington at [email protected] or 44 (0)20 7340 7369. The application deadline is 09:00 BST on Monday, 16th September 2024.
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