Research Associate in AI for Materials Science

About the role:

This Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a leading role in developing new AI methods and reproducible research workflows that aim to transform how scientific discovery is conducted, particularly in materials science and related fields. The role is ideal for a researcher with a strong interest in both the philosophy and practice of science, who is motivated to build open tools, advance reproducibility, and help shape a more reliable and intelligent future for scientific research.

What you would be doing:

You will develop and apply new artificial intelligence methods to scientific data, while helping to build reproducible, AI-enabled research workflows in collaboration with academic and industrial partners. You will publish research, develop open-source tools, contribute to a growing community around reproducible AI-driven science, and help mentor students working at the intersection of AI, materials science, and scientific methodology.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a curious, thoughtful researcher who is excited by both the technical challenges of AI for science and the deeper questions about how science should be conducted in the age of intelligent machines. You should be someone who cares about research quality, openness, and community, and who wants to help build tools, ideas, and practices that make science more reliable, more efficient, and more impactful.

What we can offer you:

We can offer you the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI for science as part of an ambitious, well-supported fellowship, with the freedom to shape your own research direction within a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. You will be supported in developing your career through mentoring, opportunities to lead projects and supervise students, funding for travel and conferences, and by being part of a growing international community focused on reproducible, AI-driven science. Our team is friendly and collaborative and we are looking for someone who values this.

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial’s sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days off a year and generous pension schemes).
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further Information

This position is an aspect of community development and cultural influence at its core. I'm looking for someone who would be excited to engage with this.

We are in person. Flexible working is acceptable. We have a team in person day every week for lunch and a group meeting.

Check out some of our group’s previous projects here:

https://tldr-group.github.io/

Our papers can all be found here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=WrXP3Q8AAAAJ&hl=en

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week).  This role is for a fixed-term contract for 24 months.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Sam Cooper – samuel.cooper@imperial.ac.uk.

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