Research Fellow in Digital Twins and Ontologies

Fixed Term Contract for 24 months

Full time starting salary is normally £37,337 per annum

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire

We welcome applications from talented Digital twins and ontology developers to join our research team to participate on the building innovative ecosystem for UK transport decarbonisation.

About the Role

This work is part of TRANSIT project  TransiT - Digital Twinning for the Decarbonisation of UK Transport. You will apply ontology and machine learning to advance smart transportation systems. As part of our interdisciplinary team, you will help design, develop, and integrate ontologies and machine learning models to support rapid decarbonization across Road, Rail, Air, and Maritime transport. 

Your Key Responsibilities include:

• Ontology Development: Design ontologies for complex transport data, ensuring seamless interoperability across modes and systems.
• Machine Learning Application: Apply machine learning to enhance data analysis, predictive modeling, and decision-making in transportation.
• Collaborative Research: Collaborate with academic, industry, and government partners to integrate solutions and build strong relationships.
• Digital Twin Integration: Contribute to Federated Transport Digital Twins (FTDTs) for a resilient, interoperable Federated Transport System (FTSoS).
• Demonstrator Development: Create demonstrators to showcase practical ontology and machine learning applications in real-world transport scenarios.
• Knowledge Dissemination: Publish research, present at conferences, and contribute to knowledge transfer and policy support through secondments.

About You

You will have a doctorate (or be near completion) in a relevant field, with experience in developing ontologies, knowledge graphs, and machine learning. Strong software design and development skills will enable immediate contributions to project goals. Expertise in training methods and knowledge of manufacturing processes are advantages, along with a growing record of publications in high-quality journals.

About Us

Cranfield Manufacturing and Materials is developing a 2050 roadmap for Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials Sectors, applying science and thought leadership to create Smart, Clean, and Green solutions across all sectors and supply chain tiers. This supports the UK's Net Zero 2050 goal. We offer world-class postgraduate research, education, training, and consultancy, with a unique multidisciplinary approach that combines design, materials technology, and management expertise. Our capabilities focus on sustainability, simulation, and modelling, alongside composite manufacture, metallic glasses, nano-materials, low energy casting, thermal barrier coatings, and Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).

Find out more about our work here.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more here.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity Working Families. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working here.

Working Arrangements

Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.

How to apply                                     

To apply please click above 'Apply' Button. For details, contract us at hrrecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk ,quoting 4946.

Closing date: 5/11/2024

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