King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Interdisciplinary AI research, collaboration, and education
Foreword from Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi FRS
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming our society, our economy, and our environment. The UK is the 3rd largest AI market, investing heavily in AI research, infrastructure and skills. King’s is committed to ensuring AI brings positive benefits to all and is ideally placed to respond to these developments. Our location, convening power and multi-disciplinary research spans health, bioscience, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, business and law. King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Futures Institute unify our disciplines and provide an optimal environment to foster future AI leaders and impact. King's ambition is to transform research, education, and entrepreneurship through our new AI+ initiative: King’s AI+ Academic Fellowships. Through these fellowships our aim is to build a critical mass of multidisciplinary research talent to accelerate the development and adoption of AI, while ensuring its safe, responsible ethical and beneficial impact. King’s is delighted to announce this prestigious new Academic Fellowship scheme for 20 outstanding researchers focused on AI development and application across all disciplines, including health, bioscience, physical sciences, social sciences, security, humanities, business and law. Professor Sir Bashir M. Al-Hashimi FRS (Vice President, Research & Innovation)
Appointment details
Salary
Grade 7 - 8 (£53,179 - £72,757) (Fellow or Senior Fellow positions dependent on experience)
Terms
5 years, leading to an open-ended academic post.
Closing date for applications:
19 May 2025 23:59
Vacancy ID
111205
King’s AI+ Initiative
King’s College London is engaged in a major strategic investment in “AI+”, focused on AI innovation and application applied to any/all areas of research – including health, humanities, biosciences, social sciences, arts, business and law, and physical/mathematical sciences. We aim to bring the full potential of AI to research across King’s, building on existing world-class expertise in a range of areas. We have therefore created 20 AI+ Academic Fellowships, which will grow our AI+ academic community by investing in the brightest minds worldwide. We are committed to recruitment processes which engage all dimensions of society. The AI+ Academic Fellowships offer 3 years of 80% “protected” research time, with minimal education/administrative responsibilities, enabling awardees to focus on establishing outstanding research programmes. After this period, subject to a 3-year review, there will be a gradual transition over the next 2 years to the standard requirements for open-ended academic posts in the host Faculty. Through this structure, we aim to develop the research leaders of the future. Fellows will be expected to spend their “non-protected” time working with their host Faculty and the King’s AI Institute to contribute to a vibrant community of AI expertise, and engaging in the development and modification of UG/PGT education programmes that include or are informed by AI approaches. Appointments will usually be made at either Level 7 (Fellow) or Level 8 (Senior Fellow) of our Research job family. Please see Person Specification for the role criteria at each level. Important note: Successful candidates will require a PhD (or equivalent) with post-doctoral research experience and/or industrial experience as a preference.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish, develop and sustain an internationally competitive, externally-funded research programme which adds value to King’s broad, interdisciplinary portfolio. • Maintain a consistent, outstanding track record of publication that includes world leading or internationally excellent work, with demonstrable impact where relevant. • Actively contribute to realising the potential of AI to transform research across a range of disciplines, including through enthusiastic participation in the cross-university King’s AI Institute. • In the later years of the fellowship, contribute to high quality, innovate teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and curriculum development. • Supervise and train research and technical staff employed on the post holder’s research projects to ensure their effective development. • Engage in the impact and dissemination of research through knowledge transfer, outreach, continuing professional development, public engagement etc. • Contribute fully to academic life and strategic planning at multiple levels, from Department to university. • Identify strategic development opportunities in teaching and research and contribute to the development of these ideas. • Contribute to driving and ensuring a positive and inclusive research culture. • The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Our Expectations
There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to. We ask that the successful candidate: • Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported. • Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues. • Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace. • Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. • Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities.
Digital Futures Institute
Responding to human and social challenges to shape better digital futures
Our Principles in Action
In everything we do, we apply Our Principles in Action
Person Specification
There are both Fellow and Senior Fellow positions available. The person specification for both are detailed separately below.
Fellow (Grade 7)
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, qualities, and experience: (*How identified and assessed – AP = application, AS = assessment, I = interview)
Essential
• PhD (or equivalent) level in a relevant subject for the Department (AP) • Synergy with current research at King’s, or ability to develop a new area that adds value to our portfolio (AP, AS, I) • Significant expertise in an AI-related area of research (AP, AS, I) • Demonstrable contribution to developing peer reviewed funding/fellowship applications (AP, I) • Ability to define and lead a research area, taking responsibility for planning and undertaking own work (I) • Ability to work well as an effective member of a wider multi-disciplinary team and to share and encourage good practice (I) • Excellent record of publication in peer reviewed academic outlets (AP, I) • Strong presentational, organisational and administrative skills (AP, AS, I)
Desirable
• Experience of interdisciplinary working in collaborative projects across disciplines (I) • Record of attracting independent peer reviewed research grant funding (AP) • Experience in supervising and developing research students and/or staff (I) • Experience of undergraduate and/or post graduate teaching (AP, I)
Senior Fellow (Grade 8)
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, qualities, and experience: (*How identified and assessed – AP = application, AS = assessment, I = interview)
Essential
• PhD qualified in relevant subject area (AP) • Synergy with current research at King’s, or ability to develop a new area that adds value to our portfolio (AP, AS, I) • Significant expertise in an AI-related area of research (AP, AS, I) • Strong and sustained record of attracting peer reviewed research grant funding or fellowships (AP, I) • Ability to define and lead a research area, taking responsibility for planning and undertaking own work (I) • Ability to work well as an effective member of a wider multi-disciplinary team and to share and encourage good practice (I) • Excellent record of publication in peer reviewed academic outlets (AP, I) • Strong presentational, organisational and administrative skills (AP, AS, I) • Experience in supervising and developing research students and/or research staff (AP, I)
Desirable
• Experience of interdisciplinary working in collaborative projects across disciplines (I) • Experience of industrial, commercial or governmental impactful collaborations to underpin applied research (AP) • Experience of serving on professional scientific boards and committees (AP, I) • Active membership of peer-reviewing bodies, for UK and overseas research councils (AP, I) • Experience of undergraduate and/or post graduate teaching (AP, I)
About King's
King’s College London is consistently ranked one of the top 7 Universities in the UK, and amongst the top 40 universities in the world, has a turnover exceeding £1.3bn, is the fourth oldest university in England, and is based in the heart of London. Kings has over 40,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and has over 12,000 employees. King’s academics are members of 9 Faculties, based on 5 campuses in central and SE London. Together the King’s community delivers a comprehensive portfolio of outstanding and impactful research and education in close partnership with the vibrant arts and culture ecosystem across London along with other universities and partners across the globe. King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-Faculty institution, providing high-quality education, research and innovation across the humanities, sciences, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. King’s vision is to make the world a better place through world-leading education, research and service to society. King’s provides world-class education which enables students to become rounded critical thinkers, set up for success and with the character and wisdom to strive for social change. Through enquiry-driven research, King's delivers transformative insights and solutions that have the power to advance and accelerate global progress. We are proud to be ranked 3rd amongst UK multi-faculty universities for Impact (REF 2021) and 6th for Power. Our comprehensive range of disciplines are organised into nine Faculties: • Faculty of Arts & Humanities • Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences • Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine • Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences • Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy • Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care • Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience • King’s Business School • The Dickson Poon School of Law
Equal Opportunities
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are central tenets of King’s Vision 2029 which sets out the roadmap for King’s ambition to provide an exceptional student experience and to be an employer of choice. Integral to this is ensuring equality of opportunity and outcome, recognising, celebrating and improving our diversity and inclusion. As a responsible employer we aim to provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation. Our commitment to inclusion means that King’s aims to create an environment where differences are not just respected, but also valued and celebrated. Everyone should be able to bring their whole self to King’s. All King’s students, staff and affiliates are responsible for meeting these commitments to value diversity and create an inclusive environment. King's will support and equip all members of its community to do this, embedding inclusion throughout the university’s policies, procedures, and practices.
King's College London
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research.
Vision 2029
King’s Vision 2029 sets out our ambition to make the world a better place
King’s Interdisciplinary Science
A major multi-million-pound investment in education, research and state-of-the-art facilities at King's
Please quote the vacancy id: 111205 in all correspondence.
Closing date for applications: 19 May 2025 23:59
Application process
Should you wish to apply for a King's AI+ Academic Fellowship, please provide the following: • A short statement (500 words) highlighting your research interest, future plans and fit with King's. Please also indicate which departments/faculties you feel you best align with. • Outline of proposed research programme (2000 words) • A current curriculum vitae (including publication list) Applications must be made electronically in Word or PDF format. You must register on the portal to submit your application. We may be able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
Contact Us
For further information please contact King's Search on the below email
Selection process
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. The application deadline is Monday 19th May 2025.
Equal Opportunities
King’s College London recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the university’s commitment to equality and diversity: • To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity; • To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community; • To ensure that all university members and prospective members are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction; • To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation; • To foster good relations between individuals from different groups and tackle prejudice and promote understanding. Charter is helping King’s to identify best practice for the working environment of all staff working in science disciplines.
Apply Now
Click here to apply now.
How we recruit
At King’s we seek to recruit and retain skilled and engaged colleagues to deliver the competitive advantage.
King’s benefits
Our pay and benefits package attracts the best candidates from around the world.
King’s AI+ Initiative
King’s College London is engaged in a major strategic investment in “AI+”, focused on AI innovation and application applied to any/all areas of research – including health, humanities, biosciences, social sciences, arts, business and law, and physical/mathematical sciences. We aim to bring the full potential of AI to research across King’s, building on existing world-class expertise in a range of areas. We have therefore created 20 AI+ Academic Fellowships, which will grow our AI+ academic community by investing in the brightest minds worldwide. We are committed to recruitment processes which engage all dimensions of society. The AI+ Academic Fellowships offer 3 years of 80% “protected” research time, with minimal education/administrative responsibilities, enabling awardees to focus on establishing outstanding research programmes. After this period, subject to a 3-year review, there will be a gradual transition over the next 2 years to the standard requirements for open-ended academic posts in the host Faculty. Through this structure, we aim to develop the research leaders of the future. Fellows will be expected to spend their “non-protected” time working with their host Faculty and the King’s AI Institute to contribute to a vibrant community of AI expertise, and engaging in the development and modification of UG/PGT education programmes that include or are informed by AI approaches. Appointments will usually be made at either Level 7 (Fellow) or Level 8 (Senior Fellow) of our Research job family. Please see Person Specification for the role criteria at each level. Important note: Successful candidates will require a PhD (or equivalent) with post-doctoral research experience and/or industrial experience as a preference.
Key Responsibilities
• Establish, develop and sustain an internationally competitive, externally-funded research programme which adds value to King’s broad, interdisciplinary portfolio. • Maintain a consistent, outstanding track record of publication that includes world leading or internationally excellent work, with demonstrable impact where relevant. • Actively contribute to realising the potential of AI to transform research across a range of disciplines, including through enthusiastic participation in the cross-university King’s AI Institute. • In the later years of the fellowship, contribute to high quality, innovate teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students and curriculum development. • Supervise and train research and technical staff employed on the post holder’s research projects to ensure their effective development. • Engage in the impact and dissemination of research through knowledge transfer, outreach, continuing professional development, public engagement etc. • Contribute fully to academic life and strategic planning at multiple levels, from Department to university. • Identify strategic development opportunities in teaching and research and contribute to the development of these ideas. • Contribute to driving and ensuring a positive and inclusive research culture. • The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.
Our Expectations
There are a number of duties and responsibilities that we ask all employees to be familiar with and adhere to. We ask that the successful candidate: • Positively contributes to an environment at King’s that truly represents Our Principles in Action and where every individual feels safe, secure and supported. • Always complies with the requirements of health and safety regulations to ensure their own wellbeing and that of their colleagues. • Has an understanding of sustainability, including its impact on the University and the work we do, and engages in sustainable practices in the workplace. • Ensures they are working in a safe environment, where they comply with our Health and Safety regulations and ensure confidentiality, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity. • Complies with King’s protocols on the appropriate use of telephone, email and internet facilities.
King’s Institute for Artificial Intelligence
Interdisciplinary AI research, collaboration, and education
Digital Futures Institute
Responding to human and social challenges to shape better digital futures
Our Principles in Action
In everything we do, we apply Our Principles in Action
Person Specification
There are both Fellow and Senior Fellow positions available. The person specification for both are detailed separately below.
Fellow (Grade 7)
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, qualities, and experience: (*How identified and assessed – AP = application, AS = assessment, I = interview)
Essential
• PhD (or equivalent) level in a relevant subject for the Department (AP) • Synergy with current research at King’s, or ability to develop a new area that adds value to our portfolio (AP, AS, I) • Significant expertise in an AI-related area of research (AP, AS, I) • Demonstrable contribution to developing peer reviewed funding/fellowship applications (AP, I) • Ability to define and lead a research area, taking responsibility for planning and undertaking own work (I) • Ability to work well as an effective member of a wider multi-disciplinary team and to share and encourage good practice (I) • Excellent record of publication in peer reviewed academic outlets (AP, I) • Strong presentational, organisational and administrative skills (AP, AS, I)
Desirable
• Experience of interdisciplinary working in collaborative projects across disciplines (I) • Record of attracting independent peer reviewed research grant funding (AP) • Experience in supervising and developing research students and/or staff (I) • Experience of undergraduate and/or post graduate teaching (AP, I)
Senior Fellow (Grade 8)
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate evidence of the following skills, qualities, and experience: (*How identified and assessed – AP = application, AS = assessment, I = interview)
Essential
• PhD qualified in relevant subject area (AP) • Synergy with current research at King’s, or ability to develop a new area that adds value to our portfolio (AP, AS, I) • Significant expertise in an AI-related area of research (AP, AS, I) • Strong and sustained record of attracting peer reviewed research grant funding or fellowships (AP, I) • Ability to define and lead a research area, taking responsibility for planning and undertaking own work (I) • Ability to work well as an effective member of a wider multi-disciplinary team and to share and encourage good practice (I) • Excellent record of publication in peer reviewed academic outlets (AP, I) • Strong presentational, organisational and administrative skills (AP, AS, I) • Experience in supervising and developing research students and/or research staff (AP, I)
Desirable
• Experience of interdisciplinary working in collaborative projects across disciplines (I) • Experience of industrial, commercial or governmental impactful collaborations to underpin applied research (AP) • Experience of serving on professional scientific boards and committees (AP, I) • Active membership of peer-reviewing bodies, for UK and overseas research councils (AP, I) • Experience of undergraduate and/or post graduate teaching (AP, I)
About King's
King’s College London is consistently ranked one of the top 7 Universities in the UK, and amongst the top 40 universities in the world, has a turnover exceeding £1.3bn, is the fourth oldest university in England, and is based in the heart of London. Kings has over 40,000 students from over 150 countries studying in person and online, and has over 12,000 employees. King’s academics are members of 9 Faculties, based on 5 campuses in central and SE London. Together the King’s community delivers a comprehensive portfolio of outstanding and impactful research and education in close partnership with the vibrant arts and culture ecosystem across London along with other universities and partners across the globe. King's College London offers an intellectually stimulating environment in which to work, where staff are dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and learning in the service of society. We are a multi-Faculty institution, providing high-quality education, research and innovation across the humanities, sciences, medicine, law, dentistry, and social sciences. King’s vision is to make the world a better place through world-leading education, research and service to society. King’s provides world-class education which enables students to become rounded critical thinkers, set up for success and with the character and wisdom to strive for social change. Through enquiry-driven research, King's delivers transformative insights and solutions that have the power to advance and accelerate global progress. We are proud to be ranked 3rd amongst UK multi-faculty universities for Impact (REF 2021) and 6th for Power. Our comprehensive range of disciplines are organised into nine Faculties: • Faculty of Arts & Humanities • Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences • Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine • Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences • Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy • Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care • Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience • King’s Business School • The Dickson Poon School of Law
Equal Opportunities
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion are central tenets of King’s Vision 2029 which sets out the roadmap for King’s ambition to provide an exceptional student experience and to be an employer of choice. Integral to this is ensuring equality of opportunity and outcome, recognising, celebrating and improving our diversity and inclusion. As a responsible employer we aim to provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation. Our commitment to inclusion means that King’s aims to create an environment where differences are not just respected, but also valued and celebrated. Everyone should be able to bring their whole self to King’s. All King’s students, staff and affiliates are responsible for meeting these commitments to value diversity and create an inclusive environment. King's will support and equip all members of its community to do this, embedding inclusion throughout the university’s policies, procedures, and practices.
King's College London
King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research.
Vision 2029
King’s Vision 2029 sets out our ambition to make the world a better place
King’s Interdisciplinary Science
A major multi-million-pound investment in education, research and state-of-the-art facilities at King's
Please quote the vacancy id: 111205 in all correspondence.
Closing date for applications: 19 May 2025 23:59
Application process
Should you wish to apply for a King's AI+ Academic Fellowship, please provide the following: • A short statement (500 words) highlighting your research interest, future plans and fit with King's. Please also indicate which departments/faculties you feel you best align with. • Outline of proposed research programme (2000 words) • A current curriculum vitae (including publication list) Applications must be made electronically in Word or PDF format. You must register on the portal to submit your application. We may be able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.
Contact Us
For further information please contact King's Search on the below email
Selection process
To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘How we Recruit’ pages. The application deadline is Monday 19th May 2025.
Equal Opportunities
King’s College London recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the university’s commitment to equality and diversity: • To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity; • To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community; • To ensure that all university members and prospective members are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction; • To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation; • To foster good relations between individuals from different groups and tackle prejudice and promote understanding. Charter is helping King’s to identify best practice for the working environment of all staff working in science disciplines.
Apply Now
Click here to apply now.
How we recruit
At King’s we seek to recruit and retain skilled and engaged colleagues to deliver the competitive advantage.
King’s benefits
Our pay and benefits package attracts the best candidates from around the world.