Research Fellow in EdgeAI

Location: Clifton Campus

Fixed-term contract 31st December 2026

About the Role

We are currently inviting applications for the position of Research Fellow to join the dynamic team at the Smart Sensing Lab (www.SmartSensingLab.com), led by Professor Eiman Kanjo.

The role is integral to an EPSRC-funded project titled "ProSensing: Low-Power, High-Speed, Adaptable Processing-In-Sensing Capability" while working closely with Defence and Security Stakeholders.

As a successful candidate, you will become an integral part of the vibrant and collaborative Smart Sensing Lab. This team is at the forefront of developing tinyML technologies, maintaining strong connections with the tinyML foundation (tinyML.org) and various industrial partners.

We are seeking candidates with a doctoral degree and substantial experience in Persuasive and Edge Computing or related areas. Essential expertise includes embedded and sensing systems, tinyML, data science, AI and software development. Responsibilities encompass active involvement in the ProSensing project's development activities, such as AI on Edge tools, collaboration with project stakeholders, and engagement with the consortium and Defence and Security stakeholders.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong coding skills with background in machine learning,
• Extensive experience in building Neural Network models and a solid foundation in mathematics.
• Technical proficiency in Python, C, or C++, and familiarity with Tensorflow Lite/Micro.
• Experience in Embedded system is essential.
• Working knowledge of Android/Flutter development is advantageous.

The selected applicant will undergo mandatory security checks conducted by the National Security Technology and Innovation Exchange. The contract for this post is contingent upon successful security clearance. 

Interviews: last week - March 2025 

For more details, please take a look at the role profile. We'll still consider applications even if you don't meet every single one of the requirements, so don't be put off if you don't match them perfectly. To ensure the diverse needs of our team are met we actively encourage secondments and offer flexible part-time working patterns - we're focused on finding the right person for the role.

Closing date: 14/03/2025

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