Reproducibility Impact Associate or Impact Fellow

College of Engineering, Mathematics and Physical Sciences

Temporary role

The above full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis until 31st July 2022. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post

The Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence invites applications for a post which can be appointed as either Research Impact Associate (at grade E) or as a Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow (at grade F).

The focus of the role is to research and report on the reproducibility issues in machine learning and AI conducted in the Institute. The role involves documenting current practices in reproducibility, identifying barriers and facilitators to producing reproducible research, to report on what reproducibility means for disparate disciplines. The post holder will engage with researchers across the university to identify best practice.

The successful candidate will work closely with the IDSAI research fellows, Institute manager and Institute management group to carry out the research and identify opportunities.

About you

For the Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow, applicants will possess a PhD, or expect to have earned one, or be nearing completion before taking up the position.  

For the Research Impact Associate, applicants will hold a postgraduate qualification. 

The successful applicant will also be able to work independently, leading the research projects, working collaboratively with others as required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to Prof. Mark Kelson, e-mail [email protected] .