Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in AI or Quantum Information Processing

The university supports staff maintaining a good work-life balance, offering: (i) flexible working and parental leave opportunities; (ii) an employee assistance programme which provides free, confidential advice on both home and work concerns, as well as optional private medical insurance; (iii) season ticket loans; and (iv) being part of the cycle-to-work scheme.

The Role

Northeastern University – London (NU London), in collaboration with Northeastern’s Intelligent Networked Systems Institute (INSI), College of Engineering (COE), and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), invites applications for academic appointments at the levels of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in AI or Quantum Information Processing.

We seek outstanding candidates whose research and teaching focus on one or more of the following broad areas, with applications to telecommunications and beyond:

• Computational Aspects of Artificial Intelligence,
• Artificial Intelligence for Engineering
• Quantum Information Processing

This position will play a crucial role in establishing new cutting-edge research and educational programmes at NU London, and in strengthening Northeastern’s global network of campuses in the UK and the US. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong ties with industrial and academic partners across the UK, the European Union, the US, and globally.

We welcome candidates who are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community that fosters excellence in research and teaching. We particularly encourage applications from those belonging to groups underrepresented in higher education.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and conduct world-class research in one or more of the defined areas.
• Secure external funding, publish in high-impact journals and conferences, and build a research team or collaborative network.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., foundational and advanced topics) and supervise MSc and PhD student research.
• Contribute to the growth of INSI: help define its strategic direction, translate research into real-world engineering and telecom network applications, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Engage with industry and academic partners to facilitate translational research and innovation across telecommunications, networked infrastructure, and intelligent systems.
• Collaborate within Northeastern’s global campus network to deliver interdisciplinary education, joint programmes, and international partnerships.

About the Institute

The Intelligent Networked Systems Institute (INSI) at NU London is a newly established transatlantic research hub focused on next-generation connectivity and intelligent computing and learning systems. The INSI London Hub acts as a bridge between the US and Europe, advancing interdisciplinary collaboration across continents. INSI is dedicated to addressing pressing challenges in telecommunications, artificial intelligence, quantum information, and information processing—all with the objective of creating a more efficient, connected, and secure world.

About the University

Founded in 2012, Northeastern University London (formerly known as New College of the Humanities) has established itself as a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London. Northeastern University London is part of Northeastern University’s Global Campus Network. Positioned as top ranking in the USA, Northeastern has campuses in Arlington, Boston, Charlotte, Miami, Oakland, San Jose, and Seattle in the USA, and Toronto and Vancouver in Canada.

After becoming part of Northeastern University’s global network in early 2019, the University has undergone a period of rapid growth, having been granted Taught Degree Awarding Powers in February 2020 and moved to a new, state-of-the-art campus in 2021.

Northeastern University London offers a vibrant, collegiate community delivering broad and academically rigorous degree programmes, designed to equip graduates with the combination of skills and knowledge that are increasingly desired by organisations, employers, and society. It offers state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces across the organisation.

Person Specification Criteria

To undertake this role, the following should apply – should you not have the experience below, please do highlight where transferable skills would assist with you undertaking the role.