Lecturer in Software Engineering

Job Description
Grade UE08: £50,253 to £61,759 per annum
CSE / School of Informatics
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open ended (permanent)
The School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh invites applications for a Lecturer in Software Engineering.
The Opportunity
To develop an innovative independent, research programme in Software Engineering; develop and deliver teaching and project supervision; supervise research students and engage in management and administration of the School.
The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is one of the largest in Europe, with more than 120 academic staff and a total of over 500 post-doctoral researchers, research students and support staff. Informatics at Edinburgh rated highest on Research Power in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. The School has strong links with industry, with dedicated business incubator space and well-established enterprise and business development programmes. The University of Edinburgh has recently established the Bayes Centre for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, which provides a locus for fruitful multi-disciplinary work, including a range of companies collocated in it. The School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance the representation of women in science, mathematics, engineering and technology. We are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions actively promoting LGBT equality.
This post is full-time (35 hours per week), however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
The salary for this post is UE08 - £50,253 to £61,759 per annum.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
PhD or equivalent (such as extensive industry experience), and experience as an established academic in Software Engineering or a related field
Proven experience of undertaking original research, including the planning and delivery of projects.
Proven experience of attracting research funding as an independent researcher.
A track record of first author and/or collaborative publications in high quality journals and international conferences like ICSE, FSE, ASE, ISSTA, CAV, PLDI, OOPSLA, TOSEM, TSE.
Strong relevant research and teaching skills and ability to devise and/or manage multiple teaching, learning, assessment and/or research activities.
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All Applications Must Contain The Following Supporting Documents
Cover letter
Teaching statement (1-2 pages)
Research statement (2-3 pages)
Full CV and publication list, which should identify the applicant’s 3 most relevant/representative publications
Ensure that a link to a list of your publications (eg, a Google Scholar profile) is also added in URL’s section of the application form
Please note that two references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates. Please indicate on your application form if you are happy for your referees to be contacted prior to interview.
Feedback will only be provided to interviewed candidates.
General enquiries to be directed to: Ajitha Rajan, arajan@ed.ac.uk
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
A competitive salary
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Championing equality, diversity and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our right to work webpages (opens new browser tab)
The University is able to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. If successful, an international applicant requiring sponsorship to work in the UK will need to satisfy the UK Home Office’s English Language requirements and apply for and secure a Skilled Worker Visa.
Key dates to note
The closing date for applications is 13 January 2026
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About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.
About The Team
Informatics is the study of how natural and artificial systems store, process and communicate information. Research in Informatics promises to take information technology to a new level, and to place information at the heart of 21st century science, technology and society. The School enjoys collaborations across many disciplines in the University, spanning all three College, and also participates as a strategic partner in the Alan Turing Institute and is home to a number of Centres for Doctoral Training.
The School provides a fertile environment for a wide range of studies focused on understanding computation in both artificial and natural systems. It attracts students around the world to study in our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Informatics is one of seven schools in the College of Science and Engineering, at the University of Edinburgh. It is recognised for the employability of its graduates, its contributions to entrepreneurship, and the excellence of its research. Since the first Research Assessment Exercise in 1986, Informatics at Edinburgh has consistently been assessed to have more internationally excellent and world-class research than any other submission in Computer Science and Informatics. The latest REF 2021 results have again confirmed that ours is the largest concentration of internationally excellent research in the UK. This contributes to our ranking of consistently being in the top 30 world-wide.
We aim to ensure that our culture and systems support flexible and family-friendly working and recognise and value diversity across all our staff and students. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development for all staff; providing mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.

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