Research Associate, DAIS

Applications are invited for two Research Associate posts to work on the DAIS project, based in Cardiff University’s School of Computer Science & Informatics. These posts are available immediately, full time, and fixed term until 14 September 2021.

The role holders will be conducting research within deep machine learning applied to real-time situational understanding and contribute to the overall research performance of the URI, school and University. The successful candidates' research will lead to the publishing of work in a variety of journals and conferences, and inspire others to do the same.

DAIS ITA is project, led by IBM and other leading universities in the UK & US, and major international businesses (i.e. Airbus Group, BAE Systems). The DAIS ITA research at Cardiff is led by Professor Alun Preece, Co-Director of the Crime and Security Research Institute, together with Professor Roger Whitaker and Dr Ian Taylor from the School of Computer Science and Informatics.

For more information on the project, please visit: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/crime-security-research-institute/publications/research-briefings/ita-dais

For an informal discussion of the role the please contact Alun Preece on +44 29208 74653, or by email at PreeceAD@cardiff.ac.uk .

For an informal discussion about flexible working, work-life balance or other HR matters - please contact Charlie Balcombe on +44(0)29 208 75490 , or by email at BalcombeC@cardiff.ac.uk .

The posts are full time, fixed term until 14th September 2021.

Salary: £33,797 - £40,322 per annum (Grade 6)
Date advert posted: Friday, 13 November 2020

Closing date: Monday, 14 December 2020

This post has previously been advertised to employees of Cardiff University only. We now invite external applications.

Please be aware that Cardiff University reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

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].

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity. Our inclusive environment welcomes applications from talented people from diverse backgrounds. Cardiff University positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.