THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

PARTICULARS OF APPOINTMENT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

LECTURER / SENIOR LECTURER IN COMMUNICATIONS, SIGNAL

PROCESSING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

VACANCY REF: SAE-025202

Salary: Grade 7/8, £45,585 to £68,857 per annum, depending on relevant experience

Hours: 1 FTE

Duration: Permanent

Location: Oxford Road, Manchester

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Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Emad Alsusa
Email: e.alsusa@manchester.ac.uk
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Background

Communication systems have played a major role in shaping human society, from enabling the
exchange of ideas, information, and culture on a global scale to revolutionizing our industries
and transforming our future. Indeed, the continued fast-paced evolution of communication
systems reflects humanity's constant quest for innovation and prosperity which is why telecom is
a crucial part of the Electronics and Computing sectors in the UK and beyond. The UK is a
leading global player in this domain and through its Department for Science, Innovation and
Technology alone it has invested over 1 billion sterling pounds in recent years on telecoms
research and development projects.
Engineering the Next Generation of Wireless Communications
To meet the demands of the spiralling wireless applications and services of faster speeds, lower
latency, and enhanced coverage and security, next generation communication networks must
leverage state-of-the-art theories and methodologies in signal processing and artificial
intelligence to design the next generation of wireless communications and push the boundaries
of possibilities through innovative solutions that overcome current performance limitations.
We seek to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer to further develop capacity in areas critical to
this challenging but exciting mission. The successful candidate will be joining the Department of
Electrical & Electronic Engineering in the School of Engineering at the University of Manchester.
We expect world leading research and clear pathways to impact as well as substantial
contribution to syllabus development at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to train students
who require new skills to contribute to this grand vision. We are interested to hear from early
and mid-career academics with interests in Wireless Communications working in one or more of
the following areas:

 5G/6G cellular communications.

 Signal processing for communications and radar sensing.
 Optimisation of communication networks.
 Artificial intelligence for wireless networks.
 Non-terrestrial communication systems.
 IoT networks and applications including smart cities and intelligent transportation.
 Intelligent reflective surfaces and extreme MIMO systems.
 Software defined radio and network virtualization.
 Open radio access networking and edge processing.
 Wireless security.

Main Responsibilities (Lecturer)

 Securing funding from research councils and other relevant sources such as industry and
non-government bodies to support research activity and researchers.
 Development and delivery of internationally excellent research in the areas relating to
wireless communications.
 Supervision of postgraduate research students and researchers.
 Publication of research in internationally leading journals and presentation at
international conferences and other fora relevant to stakeholders and users of the
research.
 Undertaking teaching duties (including but not limited to assessment, academic advising
and project supervision) within the University on undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
This may include topics core to the discipline or aligned with the research activity or with
a wider interdisciplinary scope.
 Contribution to relevant service duties, commensurate with the level of appointment, to
support efficient operation of the organisation.
 Engagement with relevant committees within the School and the University.
 Embedding social responsibility and environmental sustainability within teaching and
research practice.
Main Responsibilities (Senior Lecturer)
 Leading the development of large funding grants from research councils and other
relevant sources such as industry and non-government bodies to grow significant
research activity and develop a team of researchers.
 Development and delivery of world-leading research in the areas related to wireless
communications.
 Supervision of postgraduate research students and researchers.
  Publication of research in internationally leading journals and presentation at
international conferences and in other fora relevant to stakeholders and users of the
research.
 Leading the development of innovative curriculum contributions within teaching and
learning, both within and outside of the research area of the applicant.
 Undertaking a full range of teaching duties within the University on undergraduate
and postgraduate courses, some which may be outside their immediate research
area.
 Contribution to relevant service duties, commensurate with the level of appointment,
to support efficient operation of the organisation.
 Engagement with relevant committees within the School and the University.
 Embedding social responsibility and environmental sustainability within teaching and
research practice.
 Adhere to all policies and procedures of the University.

Person Specification (comment in brackets refers to requirements for senior lecturer only)
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
 Educated to PhD level in a relevant discipline.
 Postdoctoral experience in a relevant discipline.
 An outstanding track record of journal and conference publications in a relevant area.
 Recognition in the relevant international research communities.
 Potential of success in attracting external grants from research councils, charities and
industry to self-fund the planned research activity.
 Excellent oral and written presentation and communication skills.
 Commitment to taking responsibility for the health and safety of others, including the
development and implementation of risk assessments.
 Commitment to contributing improvements to advance our inclusive, equal, and fair
working environment.
 Commitment to taking responsibility for the health and safety of others, including the
development and implementation of risk assessments.
 Commitment to contributing improvements to advance our inclusive, equal, and fair
working environment.
 Evidence of ability to teach large classes at both MSc and undergraduate levels,
(required at Senior Lecturer Level).
 Evidence of ability to plan, develop and deliver practical laboratory classes and to
develop world-class laboratory facilities (required at Senior Lecturer Level).
 Some record of successful PhD/PDRA supervision in the relevant area (required at
Senior Lecturer Level).
 Ability to develop impact of research activities and evidence (for senior lecturer a
significant track record expected).
 Evidence of developing research teams and links with industry and other academic
researchers to foster interdisciplinary collaboration (required for senior lecturer).
The University of Manchester
The University of Manchester (www.manchester.ac.uk) enjoys a global reputation for its
research and its innovative approach to learning, with a £1 billion investment in facilities, staff
and new engineering buildings that fully opened in 2022. This builds on our tradition of success
that stretches back over 180 years. The birth of the modern computer, the splitting of the atom,
the founding principles of modern economics, the discovery of graphene, and the birthplace of
chemical engineering – these and many more world changing innovations have their roots at our
University. We are at the forefront of the search for solutions to some of the world's most
pressing challenges, with strong collaborative links with industry and public services. These are
exemplified through the University of Manchester Research Beacons including Wireless
communications, Energy and Advanced Materials and research platforms Sustainable Futures
and Digital Futures. The University actively fosters a culture of inclusion and diversity and seeks
to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community. The Faculty welcomes
applications from all sections of the community and are committed to having a representative
workforce. Across the Schools we hold Bronze and Silver Athena SWAN Awards, which
recognise our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and particularly the advancement
of women’s careers in STEM.

The University also holds a Bronze Race Charter Mark recognising our commitment to
improving the representation, progression and success of minority ethnic staff and students
within higher education. In addition, we are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing an
interview for any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for a job.

The School of Engineering

Formed in 2019, brings together academics and researchers from the Departments of Electrical
and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, Computer Science
and Chemical Engineering to undertake leading Science-based engineering with Societal
Impact. Through collaboration with the School of Natural Sciences, we support engineers and
scientists who are technically strong, analytically innovative and creative. Key thematic priorities
include 6G communications, Net Zero & Environmental Sustainability, Robotics, Autonomous
Systems & AI, Digital Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering for Health and
Engineering Materials. The School leads or has strong relationships with research centres and
Institutes including the Dalton Nuclear Institute, Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research,
Rolls Royce UTC, National Grid Power Systems Research Centre, Thomas Ashton Institute,
Manchester Environment Institute, Photon Science Institute and Sustainable Consumption
Institute, Global Development Institute and the Modelling & Simulation Centre. Over the last
year most of our engineering activities have relocated to new engineering buildings located on
our main Campus. Unrivalled in scale in the UK, this investment in infrastructure combines
Manchester’s heritage as the birthplace of the industrial revolution with new purpose-built
facilities that will deliver a step-change in our approach to solving some of the world’s most
pressing issues.

Manchester
Is the largest city in Northern England, with a metropolitan area population of over 2.5 million.
Traditionally a commercial and industrial powerhouse, today it is also a cosmopolitan centre of
education, media, arts and sport. Internationally famed for spectator sport and nightlife, it also
has world-class facilities for music, participation in sport, arts and shopping. Direct rail links
connect to cities across the UK, and the international airport provides direct flights across
Europe and to major hubs worldwide. Just outside the city, the Peak District National Park
provides some of the country’s best-loved terrain for outdoor activities, while the Yorkshire
Dales, Snowdonia and Lake District National Parks are also easily accessible.