Research Assistant/Research Associate - Automated Language Teaching & Assessment (Full Time, Fixed Term)

Research Associate/Assistant Research Professor - Automated Language Teaching & Assessment (Fixed Term)

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months.

The Cambridge Institute for Automated Language Teaching and Assessment (ALTA) is seeking to recruit a Research Associate or Assistant Research Professor to join their strong team of researchers in the Department of Computer Science and Technology.

The ALTA institute brings together researchers from Computer Science, Engineering, and across the University to investigate new ways of using technology to enhance language learning and to develop cutting-edge approaches to assessment which will benefit learners and teachers worldwide.

The successful applicant will focus their research on the development of technology for language teaching, learning and assessment, and should be able to work independently and with others in the team. Applicants should have a relevant degree - for instance in Computer Science, Engineering, or Linguistics. A PhD or relevant experience is required for the position; to be considered for the Assistant Research Professor grade, the applicant should in addition have several years of work experience (see person specification).

The candidate will need to be capable of communicating their work to various stakeholders and academic audiences. We are looking for a highly enthusiastic, proactive team player who is excited to join our organisation and contribute to a positive, collaborative working environment. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive, and inclusive team that values new ideas, open communication, and a positive, can-do mindset.

Appointment at Assistant Research Professor level, is subject to meeting the relevant criteria and Faculty Board approval is required before any job offer can be made.

Candidates can make an informal enquiry to the ALTA Computer Science Directors (alta-directors@cst.cam.ac.uk) prior to submitting a formal application.

Please provide a CV and covering letter. If you upload any additional documents which haven't been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

The Department of Computer Science and Technology is an academic department that encompasses computer science along with many aspects of engineering, technology and mathematics. We have a worldwide reputation for academic research with consistent top research ratings. The Department has an open and collaborative culture, supporting revolutionary fundamental computer science research, strong cross-cutting collaborations internally and externally, and ideas which transform computing outside the University. Please follow the link at: https://www.cst.cam.ac.uk to find out more about our department.

In addition to the base salary stated above, the successful candidate for this post will receive an additional 2.5% supplement to their pay.

Please quote reference NR48360 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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