Research Fellow

The opportunity

We are seeking an innovative and dedicated Machine Learning Researcher to join our academic team on a new cutting-edge Creative AI project in collaboration with a leading commercial company, a UK national public broadcaster, and a world-leading animation studio. 

We are creating a pioneering AI-powered platform designed to revolutionise storytelling by enabling creators to generate immersive, linear and non-linear stories complete with characters, 3D worlds, soundscapes, dialogue, and interactivity. As a Machine Learning Researcher, you will play a critical role in developing and integrating advanced AI technologies to amplify human creative potential and democratise the field of entertainment production.  

About you

• Relevant qualification or experience at PhD level or equivalent in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning with a specific focus on Creative Sector applications. Those with only master’s level qualifications are eligible to apply and will be considered based on practical experience in the field.
• Track record in machine learning research, particularly in NLP and generative AI technologies at least at master’s level. Experience in fine tuning and deploying LLMs is highly desirable.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch). Knowledge of 3D programming and animation technologies is a plus.
• Ability to adapt communication delivery, style and media to suit the audience whilst monitoring understanding by obtaining feedback.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) offers an extensive range of courses in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. We are a collegiate University spread across London with six Colleges, four Institutes and five Research Centres. UAL also has two subsidiary companies, delivering specialist activities – UAL Short Courses Ltd, and UAL Arts Temps Ltd. 

We’re made up of all types of people, coming together in London, the world’s creative capital. We are designers, artists, performers, thinkers, researchers and makers. Our students, staff and graduates form a global network of creatives, entrepreneurs and leaders. Together, our ideas change the world. Because the world needs creativity.

We are ranked highly across the board. We are ranked first for specialist art and design, second in the world for Art and Design in the 2023 QS World University Rankings (for the fifth year in a row), ranked fifth in sustainability and two of our colleges were rated in the top three fashion schools in the world.

For further details and to apply please click the Apply button.

Closing date: 28 March 2024 at 23:55. 

We advise you to apply early as the application closing date may be brought forward if we receive enough applications.

If you have any general questions or require any reasonable adjustments, please get in touch via RKEEstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

Our culture

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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