Research Associate

Fixed-term, Full time (part time hours will be considered) 

Available for 20 months (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Aug 2025; an earlier/later start date can be accommodated)

2 posts available

The School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for two Research Associates. 

The Opportunity:

We are seeking to recruit up to 2 Research Associates to join the database group in LFCS (Laboratory for Foundations of Computer Science), the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.

The successful candidates are expected to collaborate with the PIs to work on research problems in the field of data management, with a focus on the inter-connection, querying, sharing and analysis across traditional databases and non-relational data from the wider area of e.g., ML systems and NLP applications

The start date of the posts is 1 Jan 2023 but it would also accommodate an earlier/later date; in particular, the successful candidates can start immediately after receiving the offer if they have the permit to work in the UK. The end date of the posts is 31 Aug 2025.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

Essential

• PhD (or close to completion) in database, data science, or related disciplines

Desirable

• Expertise in data management research.
• Clear track record of appropriate high-quality research.
• Ability to work independently, with a high degree of initiative and flexibility.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a collaborative team.

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