Researcher in AI and Machine Learning

Fixed-term (for 36 months from start date)

Full time – 37 hours per week

** Please note that this is a rolling advert and may close earlier than advertised.

Applications will be reviewed at regular intervals.  If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible for consideration.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher/research associate in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning who will support the development and application of AI-based techniques to solve real-world problems and build the capacity for AI research in our School of Engineering and Built Environment.

Artificial Intelligence is one of the key pillars of growth in both applied research and knowledge exchange within the department, and you will be expected to develop and lead your own programme of research, with the support of experienced academics.

You’ll support the rapid growth of AI research within the department and wider university – particularly in fields such as digital health and digitisation of manufacturing processes.

You’ll have sound knowledge in computer science, data analysis, and software engineering, as well as experience with modern AI approaches in computer vision and / or natural language processing. Knowledge of electronic engineering, embedded systems design, and Internet-of-Things / Industry 4.0 is a plus.

You’ll have a PhD (or be about to complete one), or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Computer Systems Engineering, including a firm grounding in developing intelligent systems.

If you have excellent computational and quantitative skills matching the above AI approaches, you are also encouraged to apply.

The Team

We are one of the UK’s leading providers of industrially focused engineering, physics, and built environment education.

You will join the team at an exciting time, with rapid growth in AI research (as evidenced by a strong return in the recent REF). The Intelligent Systems and AI research within the school is aligned with the Industry and Innovation Research Institute (I2RI) and benefits from significant recent investment in high performance computing resources (including an A100 based GPU cluster).

We offer a diverse range of benefits and opportunities to pursue a rewarding and fulfilling career in a supportive environment.

You will be contractually enrolled into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – one of the largest and most generous defined benefit pension schemes in the country

Find out more about the TPS

If you are, or have been, a recent member of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) directly prior to joining us, you can choose to opt out of the TPS and remain in the USS. Please contact the Pensions team to discuss options available.

The University may be able to sponsor the employment of international applicants in this role; this will depend on a number of factors specific to the individual applicant.

For this job, we particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups and we also welcome applications for flexible working arrangements.

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