Research Assistant in Computer Science and Machine Learning

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 60% FTE

Contract type: Fixed Term (Until 31st July 2025- to complete specific time limited work)

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Do you have a background in Data & Computer Science, including Machine Learning? Are you looking to further your career at one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative data & computer scientist to join our dynamic interdisciplinary team. This role involves collecting, tracking, analysing, and visualising critical data trends related to climate resilience, EPC ratings, clean energy access, house prices, and inequality. The ideal candidate will leverage their robust expertise in data & computer science, software development, machine learning, data analytics, and geospatial technologies to drive the creation of the project’s unique dataset, fundamental to conducting cutting-edge research and data-driven insights, and the development of its interactive web app with advanced data management capabilities that facilitates knowledge dissemination and stakeholder engagement. This includes, supporting research activities, contributing to research results and outputs and to the generation of independent and original ideas, ensuring a successful programme of investigation.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

G6 - Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Dr Gissell Huaccha

Email G.G.Huaccha@leeds.ac.uk

Or

Dr Muhammad Ali Nassir

Email: m.a.nasir@leeds.ac.uk

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