AICE Teaching Laboratory Supervisor FP)

Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton is the UK’s top School integrating Computer Science, Electronics, and Electrical Engineering. The subject of Electronics and Electrical Engineering is consistently ranked in the top 10 of UK Universities and in the top 100 globally. We are the leading department of our kind in the country, with some of the best facilities in electronics, electrical engineering and computer science. We were one of the first universities to be named an Academic Centre of Excellence in both Cyber Security Education and Research.

Do you want to play a major role in inspiring the next generation of students in a world-class University? 

Due to the success of the Artificial Intelligence & Computer Engineering (AICE), we have built a brand-new student Teaching laboratory due to launch before the new 2025/2026 Academic year. This is an exciting opportunity to join the School of Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) Technical Team as the AICE Laboratory Supervisor. Initially a 1-year Fixed Term contract with a view to extending as permanent depending on sustained student numbers. Secondments will be considered from internal applicants.

As the AICE Laboratory Supervisor you will be responsible to plan, sustain, and organise the Technical delivery of core undergraduate and taught undergraduate specialist AICE Laboratory sessions associated with all ECS taught degrees, and, to support the School’s strategic growth of teaching facilities. In this role you will manage the day-to-day running of ECS’s state of the art AICE computing suite laboratory, resources, PC refresh cycle and provide specialist Technical support and advice to the School’s practical educational activities.

You must hold a relevant degree qualification in Computer Science or nearest equivalent, with  proven experience to use standard and specialist computing systems, object orientated and procedural programming languages. You must have substantial experience in a relevant technical field, with proven experience of successfully planning work activities.

Successful delivery in this role will significantly contribute to protecting the capital investment in ECS teaching facilities and to deliver the maximum educational value from them.

Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide, we’re progressive and we push the boundaries of what we’re teaching our students – and what we’re learning alongside them. We encourage and support our staff to pursue their research and develop enterprise activities. With major sector centres including Responsible AI UK, centres for Healthcare Technologies, Flexible Electronics and e-Textiles, and Internet of Things, and modern laboratory facilities from the Zepler cleanrooms to the Tony Davis High Voltage lab, our reputation for teaching, research and enterprise is exceptional. 

Athena SWAN Bronze Award recognised, we’re committed to improving equality for women in science and engineering, so we’ll help you find a good work-life balance with flexible or even part-time working hours, with a workload adjusted accordingly. ECS provides a unique, friendly and supportive environment. We have a range of staff development programmes and a unique mentoring and wellbeing scheme. Please visit https://www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/workinghere to find out more about working with us.

The University of Southampton is committed to sustainability and being a globally responsible university and has been awarded the Platinum EcoAward.

For more details contact Katie Chamberlain K.E.Chamberlain@soton.ac.uk or Mr David Oakley do@ecs.soton.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 13 Aug 2025

Section: Technical & Experimental

Salary: £36,130 to £44,128 per annum Full Time Fixed Term for 1 year