Lecturer (Teaching) in IoT & System Engineering

UCL
London, United Kingdom
Today
£54 – £64 pa

Salary

£54 – £64 pa

Job Type
Contract
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Phd
Posted
26 May 2026 (Today)

About us

UCL’s Department of Computer Science (CS) is a top-ranked Computer Science Department in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked second in the UK for research power and first in England. The post is based within UCL Computer Science and supports the MSc Systems Engineering for the Internet of Things at UCL East. The programme combines embedded systems, connected sensing, design thinking, and real-world engineering practice to prepare students for interdisciplinary IoT innovation.

About the role

This role supports the delivery of the MSc Systems Engineering for the Internet of Things at UCL East, with a particular focus on cybersecurity in embedded systems and IoT. The postholder will contribute to teaching and assessment on core modules, supervise MSc dissertations and projects, and support practical and interdisciplinary teaching in prototyping, sensor systems, and design-led engineering.

About you

You will hold a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, with expertise in IoT, embedded systems, and cybersecurity. You will have experience of teaching in higher education, supervising student projects, and supporting practical work involving edge devices, sensors, and prototyping, together with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to high-quality, inclusive teaching.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer great benefits. Please visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Gold award, in recognition of our long-term commitment and 'beacon' status in advancing gender equality. You can read more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here : https://www.ucl.ac.uk/equality-diversity-inclusion/

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