Location: | Birmingham |
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Salary: | £34,980 to £44,263 Grade: 7 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 4th October 2023 |
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Closes: | 31st October 2023 |
Job Ref: | 102601 |
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £34,980 to £44,263 with potential progression once in post to £46,974
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to November 2024
Closing date: 31st October 2023
Job Summary
The overall goal of this project is to use state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technology to boost the R&D process of PHEV control software at a world-leading electric vehicle company, applying AI not only to the design stage but also to the production stage. In order to further improve product quality and maintain a leading position in technology development for passenger cars, this project will update the current product development to improve energy efficiency and performance of hybrid vehicle engines through collaboration with the University of Birmingham by introducing AI into engineering practice. The position is funded for 18 months at the first stage, with an ideal start date in Oct 2023. The duration could be expected to extend up to 24 months.
The post holder will be expected to achieve agreed research objectives/targets in a timely manner, involving ‘hands-on’ implementation of the research plan in general. They will present/disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective media such as publications, research seminars etc., involving the preparation of research reports and technical papers. They will also supervise students on research-related work, provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate and contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
Person Specification
Informal enquiries to Hongming Xu, email: h.m.xu@bham.ac.uk
To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the above ‘Apply’ button.
Please quote the Job Ref 102601 in all enquiries.
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