Research Associate

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School of Computer Science and Informatics. You will be joining Cardiff University, one of the UK’s leading research led universities, as a Post Doctoral Research Associate for the Clean and Equitable Transportation and the CLEETS NSF-UKRI Global Centre (https://www.cleets-global-center.org/), which is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in collaboration with the University of Birmingham (UK), the University of Illinois (Urbana Champaign and Chicago), Discovery Partners Institute (US), Arizona State University (US) and the US National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).

The project focuses on carrying out data analysis and using artificial intelligence tools to support cybersecurity threats for transport and energy systems. The work involves collaboration between Computer Science, Energy Systems (Electric Power Grids and Hydrogen Technologies) and Traffic Modelling and Analysis. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of real time simulation and use of machine learning techniques (e.g. Deep Learning, Transformers). Experience of understanding the cyberthreat landscape in this context will be an advantage. The successful candidate should also be familiar with collaborative software development, e.g. using Google CoLab, Jupyter Notebooks and focus on software development within a research environment.

The successful candidate will be dedicated to finding creative solutions and have a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to work with a multi-disciplinary research team in computer science, energy systems and electrical/electronic engineering across the UK and US.

This position is full-time (35 hours per week) for 24 months (or until 30/06/2028 depending on the start date), and available from May 2025.

Salary:  £40,247 per annum (Grade 6), with 4 annual increments up to £45,163 per annum (at the top of the scale).

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Omer Rana (ranaof@cardiff.ac.uk).

Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Simon Hogg, HR Administrator – COMSC-HR@Cardiff.ac.uk or for more information about the school please contact Charlie Balcombe (balcombec@cardiff.ac.uk).

Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. [Applications for posts on a part-time or job-share arrangement would also be considered].

Closing date: Sunday, 26 January 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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