Research Officer

Location: Bay Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the EVE Fellowship project at Swansea University as a Research Officer.

This fellowship will drive a further ambitious leap forward in thinking and practice by seeking to shape—and create—new forms of AI material—algorithms, interfaces and embodiment—through the pursuit of answers to a complex question: in what ways can we make life better for all with interactive digital-physical objects that channel their physical, emotional, cognitive and even spiritual capabilities as they make sense of and choreograph their lives. Our approach is one then that sees AI innovation driven by a deep consideration of those energies. 

We use the phrase Everyone-Virtuoso-Everyday (EVE) to express the form of the interactive AI systems we are interested in, the context of their use and their outcomes. The work will involve innovating and evaluating instruments that will be mastered by those who learn to use them. People will use these instruments to “play out” their rich lived experiences and through this create performances that platform deep engagements, insights and understandings for themselves and others, enhancing everyday needs for connection, contribution and contentment.

You will be involved in interactive AI to enhance human capabilities through improved models, training, and functions. Working with the EVE project team you will be able to apply cutting-edge AI in both digital and physical prototype development. You will also have the platform to collaborate with experts and stakeholders to refine and evolve AI-driven prototypes.   

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Closing Date: 20 November 2025

Interview Date: 5 December 2025

Informal Enquiries: Prof Matt Jones Matt.jones@swansea.ac.uk

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