Job Purpose

The University of Glasgow, established in 1451, is a member of the UK's Russell Group of leading universities. The University is committed to enhancing its position as one of the world's great broad-based research-intensive universities.

Applications for the post are welcome in the general areas of Networked Systems, which complement existing strengths in the Glasgow Systems Section (GLASS) of the School of Computing Science.

We are particularly interested in applicants with outstanding achievements in areas covering:

*        computer networking and networked systems;

*        network softwarisation, virtualisation, and programmability;

*        networking for ML/AL and ML/AI for networking;

*        in-network compute, application offload, and communications-compute convergence;

*        network algorithmics;

*        Edge computing and networking.

The Glasgow Systems Section (GLASS) has a strong track record in experimental research in networked, parallel and distributed systems. Research has a strong focus on real-world systems that cover all scales and across the hardware-software spectrum, while contributing to, developing and releasing open-source research software. The Section has a long tradition on networked systems measurement and control while members of the Section have made sustained contributions to Internet standardisation. Work from the Section pioneered the development of the Glasgow Haskell Compiler (GHC) from 1991. Current competencies include next generation Internet protocols, software-defined and programmable networking, network function virtualisation, network and service management, Cloud and Edge computing and networking, network resilience and cybersecurity, distributed system middleware, distributed algorithms, programming language implementation for massively parallel computing and security-by-design, computer architecture, field programmable logic, and multicore computing.

The postholder will develop, lead and sustain research of international standard in Computing Science; contribute to teaching, assessment, project supervision and curriculum design at undergraduate and postgraduate levels; and participate in School management and organisation.

For appointment at Reader you will have an outstanding track record of national and international distinction and leadership in research, including publications, income, and awards, bringing external recognition and distinction to yourself and the University.

The position is equivalent to US tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor.

For appointment at Grade 8:

To develop, lead and sustain research and scholarship of international standard and contribute to the delivery of an excellent student experience by delivering, organising and reviewing agreed teaching, assessment and administration processes to enhance learning and teaching in the School of Computing Science.

For appointment at Grade 9:

To make a substantial and positive contribution to the strategic direction of the School/College through leading and contributing to world-changing and internationally-competitive research, high quality teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, securing research funding, and providing academic leadership and management within the School/College. To actively engage in relationships with external stakeholders that advance knowledge exchange, public understanding and outreach.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following range of activities:

1. Develop, lead and sustain personal and group research Computer Networking and Networked Systems aligned appropriately to School/College research strategy.

2. Enhance your research profile, reputation and esteem through:

- Establishing and sustaining a track record of independent and joint publications of international quality in high quality refereed journals, generating research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit;

- Presentation at international and national conferences and at internal/external seminars, colloquia and workshops;

- Identification of potential funding sources and the development of proposals to secure funding from internal/external bodies to support future research;

- Developing and maintaining collaborations with colleagues across the School/College/University and external Academic and Industrial Partners;

- Contribution to team/group meetings/seminars/workshops and activities to enhance the wider knowledge, outputs and culture of the School/College.

3. Contribute to the planning, organisation and delivery of high-quality teaching, supervision and assessment activities across under/post-graduate programmes within the Subject/School.

4. Contribute to the on-going development and design of under/post-graduate curricula, to ensure a research-led approach to student learning and assessment in the discipline and/or profession.

5. Manage a variety of academic administrative activities, including timely delivery of effective and constructive feedback on assessment, and provision of pastoral support.

6. Contribute to the management and organisational duties of the School, as assigned by the Head of School.

7. Engage in personal, professional and career development.

8. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan - Inspiring People – Changing the World. http://www.gla.ac.uk/about/strategy/people/

For appointment at Grade 8: 

9. Demonstrate enhanced leadership, academic responsibility and strategic management, particularly through internationally leading research, outputs and funding.

For appointment at Grade 9:

10. In addition, demonstrate a distinctive contribution to the academic community through a leading role nationally and internationally eg shaping research agendas, advising review panels and funders.

For appointment at Reader:

11. Excel significantly in generation of research, outputs, funding, supervision, and knowledge exchange/impact.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Relevant PhD or equivalent experience within Computer Networking.

A2 Significant breadth/depth of knowledge and vision in networked systems which complement the existing strengths of the Glasgow Systems Section.

A3 A growing international reputation, evidenced by esteem indicators, in an area that matches or enhances existing activities in computer networking-related research within the School.

For appointment at Grade 9/Reader:

A4 An extensive and established reputation in research and/or teaching within Computing Science as evidenced by esteem indicators.

Skills

Essential:

C1 Ability, drive and influence to develop an international research profile.

C2 Research creativity and strong cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate.

C3 Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely.

C4 Excellent interpersonal skills and a collegiate approach.

C5 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills.

C6 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills.

C7 Good team leadership skills including demonstrable supervisory skills.

C8 A strong commitment to high quality, research led, student orientated teaching and proven ability to engage students to inspire learning, and to provide pastoral care to students.

For appointment at Grade 8/9/Reader:

C9 Excellent leadership skills, able to develop early career academic colleagues and manage a research team.

C10 Excellent influencing and collaboration skills to facilitate shaping the research agenda of the academic community and funders.

C11 Exceptional commitment to high quality teaching, enthusing students and inspiring learning.

Experience

Essential: 

E1 Sufficient depth of relevant research experience including postdoctoral experience, appropriate to an early-career researcher.

E2 Evidence of a track record of presentations and publications in computer networking.

E3 Experience in undertaking independent research and contributing to successful funding applications.

E4 Track record of development and delivery of teaching at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

For appointment at Grade 8:

E5 Strong track record of undertaking research, publishing in high impact journals at national and international level, and in attracting external research funding.

E6 Excellent track record of contribution to academic and administration activities in a research-led institution.

For appointment at Grade 9/Reader:

E7 Evidence the above criteria to a higher degree, particularly in generation of research, outputs, funding, supervision, and knowledge exchange/impact.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 7/8/9: £40,247 - £45,163 / £49,250 - £56,921 / £58,596 - £65,814 per annum

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and is open ended.

Vacancy reference number: 163891

Closing date: 17 February 2025 at 23:45.