Research Officer in Artificial Intelligence

0,5 FTE, Fixed term (12 months), job sharing possible

Leeds Beckett University is expanding its computer science research. Among others, it has a long-term collaboration with South-West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYT) to use digital technologies and AI to transform the Trust’s delivery of its adult ADHD and Autism services; participates in the EU-funded project THIRDWAVE on neurosymbolic AI and Large Language Models; and has a portfolio of applied AI research in health, finance, environment and business.

We invite you to apply for a 12-month fixed-term Research Officer position to help deliver on a funded collaboration with SWYT. Duties could include, among others, the analysis of data, maintaining and developing digital tools, writing scientific papers and presenting at conferences.

The position requires knowledge and experience of AI and digital technologies. You should have enthusiasm for the research area, a strong research track record and a willingness to work in a research team.

Job sharing is possible. If you are interested in a fractional appointment lower than 0,5 FTE, please indicate that clearly in your application.

You will join the School of the Built Environment, Engineering and Computing based at our Headingley Campus and contribute to the delivery of our research into AI.  For informal enquiries about this post please contact Professor Grigoris Antoniou at g.antoniou@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Closing date: Monday 29th June 2026 (23:59) Please note that you will not be able to edit or submit a part-completed application form after the closing date. 

For more information and to apply please visit: https://tinyurl.com/3vu625y8

Working here means you’ll also have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly from black and minority ethnic candidates as members of these groups are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be based on merit.

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