Research Fellow in Computational Linguistics
A two-year fixed-term role for a computational linguistics expert to teach, research, and supervise at UCL’s Department of Linguistics.
Best for:Best for researchers with a PhD in computational linguistics, strong mathematical and programming skills, and experience in teaching postgraduate courses.
Overview
This position at University College London (UCL) offers a two-year fixed-term opportunity for a Research Fellow specializing in computational linguistics. The role involves teaching advanced and introductory modules in computational linguistics for a master’s program, designing and delivering a new course on mathematical and programming foundations, conducting independent research, and supervising master’s and doctoral students. The successful candidate will contribute to UCL’s Division of Psychology and Language Sciences, known for its interdisciplinary research in language and cognitive science. The role emphasizes both academic excellence and pedagogical innovation, with a focus on fostering an inclusive and collaborative research environment.
What you'll do
- Teach existing modules on *Introduction to Computational Linguistics* and *Advanced Computational Linguistics* for the MA Linguistics with a Specialisation in Computational Linguistics.
- Design and deliver a new course on *Foundations of Maths and Programming for Computational Linguistics* starting in 2027–28.
- Conduct original research in computational linguistics and publish findings in high-quality academic journals.
- Supervise master’s students in areas related to your research expertise and contribute to doctoral supervision where applicable.
- Develop and assess course materials, ensuring accessibility and engagement for postgraduate students.
- Engage in academic service, including participation in departmental and university-level committees.
- Organize teaching and administrative tasks independently while contributing to an inclusive academic environment.
Requirements
Degree required: PhD in Computational Linguistics, Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related field by the start date of the position.
Language: English; proficiency at a level suitable for academic teaching and research.
Instruction: English
Publications: High-quality research outputs commensurate with career stage.
- Demonstrable independent research experience in computational linguistics with high-quality research outputs.
- Strong mathematical expertise and proficiency in programming for computational linguistics applications.
- Proven university-level teaching experience, particularly in postgraduate education.
- Ability to develop accessible teaching materials and assessments for mathematical and programming foundations.
- Experience in organizing teaching and administrative tasks independently.
- Open to international applicants who may require a visa (skilled worker certificate of sponsorship or global talent visa available).
- No explicit nationality or residency restrictions, but visa sponsorship is provided.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-26 (GMT)
Applicants should submit their CV, cover letter, and other required documents through the UCL application portal. A Job Description and Person Specification can be accessed on the full UCL advert page. The application process is open until the specified deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Job Description and Person Specification (accessible via the full advert page)
- Proof of PhD completion (if not yet awarded)
- Research statement or publication list
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