Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence Fixed Term for 2 Years

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region and with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community.

The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science is a pioneering Faculty, dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge and opportunities to ensure that all our students can excel within their chosen discipline.

The School of Computer Science and Mathematics is dedicated to producing research that has real-world application, boasting specialisms in immersive technologies, applications of artificial intelligence, trustworthy computing technologies and data science.

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in Artificial Intelligence to join the Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies Research Institute (AIDTRI). AIDTRI brings together multidisciplinary expertise in AI and advanced digital technologies, with research spanning fundamental methodological development through to real-world application and evaluation. Key areas include AI, data science, trustworthy and explainable AI, causal AI, digital twins, immersive technologies, data visualisation and advanced computational modelling.

You will contribute to current AI and data science research programmes and to the development of new externally funded research.

Key activities will include:
- Conducting high-quality research in AI and Data Science
- Organising, harmonising and analysing large, multimodal and multi-source datasets
- Developing and evaluating AI methods
- Collaborating with internal and external research partners
- Preparing research papers and conference contributions
- Contributing to external research funding applications
- Supporting research management and activities within AIDTRI

You should hold a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics or a related discipline, or have submitted your thesis and be awaiting viva.

Essential criteria include experience of conducting and publishing high-quality AI research, strong knowledge of AI algorithms, programming experience in Python, R or similar, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Experience with large and complex AI problems, novel AI or computational methods, advanced Python programming, and research funding proposals would be advantageous.

You should clearly demonstrate in your supporting statement how you meet all essential criteria in the person specification, providing specific evidence and examples for each criterion. Evidence against the desirable criteria should also be provided where applicable.

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies. All fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata) in line with the Researcher Development Concordat.

The Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Science is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter for promoting the career of Women in STEM. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post and all appointments will be made on merit.