King’s AI+ Academic Fellowships: King’s College London invites applications for 20 prestigious King’s AI+ Academic Fellowships aimed at building a multidisciplinary research community in Artificial Intelligence (AI). These fellowships focus on innovation and application of AI across various disciplines, including health, biosciences, physical sciences, social sciences, humanities, business, and law.
Designation:
Positions Available: Fellow (Grade 7) / Senior Fellow (Grade 8)
Research Area:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) advancements across various fields including:
- Health
- Biosciences
- Physical Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Business
- Law
Location:
King’s College London, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
| Criteria | Fellow (Grade 7) | Senior Fellow (Grade 8) |
|---|---|---|
| PhD | Required in a relevant subject | Required in a relevant subject |
| Experience | Post-doctoral research experience preferred | Strong record in attracting peer-reviewed funding |
| Research Expertise | Significant expertise in AI-related area | Significant expertise in AI-related area |
| Publication Record | Excellent record in peer-reviewed outlets | Outstanding publication record |
| Teaching Experience | Desirable | Required most often |
Job Description:
The King’s AI+ Academic Fellowships offer a unique opportunity to establish, develop, and sustain internationally competitive, externally-funded research programs. Awardees will:
- Spend 80% of their time protected for research with minimal administrative responsibilities for the first three years.
- Transition to standard academic requirements after a 3-year review.
- Participate actively in the King’s AI Institute and contribute to interdisciplinary coursework.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an internationally competitive research program.
- Publish extensively in academic journals.
- Engage in teaching and curriculum development post fellowship.
- Supervise and mentor research staff and students.
- Drive a positive and inclusive research culture.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates must submit the following documents:
- A short statement (500 words) detailing research interests, future plans, and fit with King’s.
- Outline of proposed research program (2000 words).
- Current curriculum vitae, including publication list.
Applications must be made electronically in Word or PDF format.
Last Date to Apply:
19 May 2025, 23:59 GMT
For further information, please contact King’s Search at kings-search@kcl.ac.uk and refer to the vacancy ID: 111205 in all correspondence.
