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Research Fellow in Computational Design, Machine Learning and Designer-Computer Interaction in Architecture

Oxford Brookes University - School of Architecture

Location: Oxford
Salary: £34,314 to £37,386 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 1st June 2023
Closes: 24th August 2023
Job Ref: 148679

Full Time, Fixed Term - Researcher

The School of Architecture at Oxford Brookes University has a lively research environment that produces world-leading research that addresses social, environmental and architectural challenges locally, nationally and internationally. Its research covers a broad spectrum of fields, including architectural engineering, low carbon building, development and emergency practice, vernacular architecture, architectural conservation and design.

Building on its existing research capacity and expertise, the School has identified a number of strategic themes that will form some of its key areas of research engagement over the next few years. One of these strategic themes is computational design, machine learning and designer-computer interaction in architecture.

The School seeks to appoint a Research Fellow who will engage in original research in this area, while assisting members of staff in developing a comprehensive research agenda, obtaining external research funding, building a research team, and producing research outputs.

You will be responsible for:

  • Working as a member of the Design Theory and Practice Group in the School of Architecture to conduct and support high-level research in the area of computational design, machine learning and designer-computer interaction.
  • Contributing to the planning, design and delivery of research projects.
  • Assisting in the development and writing of funding applications
  • Writing papers, preparing presentations and attending meetings and/or conferences
  • Assisting in developing collaborative research with other individuals and groups in the School, University or externally as appropriate to the needs of the overall research programme.
  • The timely completion of work, reporting and analysing of results to agreed development plans.
  • Any other duties as required by the line manager/mentor within expectation of the appointed grade.

Please see the JD and Person Specification attached for full details.

Applicants are asked to submit an outline of their proposed research project (2 pages maximum) with their application. The outline should include:

  • Details of the significance of the project, and the contribution it will make to enhancing understanding, knowledge, insights or creativity in the strategic theme concerned
  • A definition of the research questions, issues or problems to be addressed
  • An overview of the proposed research methods and/or approach and their appropriateness, effectiveness and feasibility
  • A feasible project management plan that will allow the project to be completed within the project time and resources
  • Details of the proposed dissemination methods and impact plans (including potential reach and significance of impacts on the economy, society and/or culture and discussion of intended research beneficiaries and proposed ways of engaging with them)

Applicants are also asked to submit copies of their best publications (up to three).

Contact: Dr Ran Xiao, r.xiao@brookes.ac.uk

As one of the largest employers in Oxford we pride ourselves in the great experience we offer our staff. You’ll be joining a friendly, professional environment where every member of staff is recognised as important to the success of Oxford Brookes University. To find out more about the benefits of working for Oxford Brookes please visit: www.brookes.ac.uk/job-vacancies/working-at-brookes.

The University has adopted equality, diversity and inclusion as core values. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates whatever their background, and especially from BAME candidates who are under-represented in our workforce.

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