Research Fellow – Human AI Interaction (111498-0426)

Duration: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

About the Role

Informal Queries

• For informal queries, please contact Professor Siddartha Khastgir at s.khastgir.1@warwick.ac.uk

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

This is an opportunity to join the Safe Autonomy Research Group at WMG, University of Warwick, and contribute to high impact research that is shaping how automated systems are designed, assessed and deployed across automotive, maritime and aviation domains, including remote operation setups.

The role offers a distinctive combination of fundamental and applied research: you will design and run empirical studies on human-automation interaction, investigate human factors concepts such as trust, situational awareness and workload, and help develop practical human-machine interaction solutions with real-world relevance.

You will work with leading academic and industrial partners through projects funded by Horizon Europe, UKRI/Innovate UK and CCAV, with opportunities to publish high-quality research, influence industrial practice and standards, and contribute to a growing international research profile. The role also offers scope to support project leadership, mentor junior colleagues and help shape future research proposals in a highly collaborative environment.

About You  

You will hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in a relevant discipline such as Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Cognitive Engineering or Human Factors, and will have experience of designing and delivering empirical research studies, including experimental design, data collection and analysis.

You will bring strong knowledge of human-automation interaction, with particular interest or experience in human factors, and a clear understanding of current challenges in the design and evaluation of automated systems.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate evidence of high-quality research output, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. You should be organised, proactive and capable of delivering work to tight deadlines, while contributing positively to a collegial research environment and engaging confidently with academic and industrial stakeholders.

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

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