Research Associate, Development of an AI Data Engineer

HOURS: 36

CLOSES : 3 June 2024 at 23:59

The Alan Turing Institute

Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

Please find more information about us here

BACKGROUND

The Alan Turing Institute has worked with the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), a global charity supporting research, innovation, and education in engineering for over six years. Through this partnership, we have helped establish Data-Centric Engineering (DCE) as a new field of research. This has achieved almost 400 publications, a new academic journal focused on DCE, and has supported over 90 projects including the development of a 3D printed digital twin on a bridge operating in Amsterdam and decarbonisation of shipping through Voyage Optimisation Software deployment. 

CANDIDATE PROFILE

This role will develop AI that can automate the data pipeline by pulling data from a range of sensors and generating well-structured databases, training ML tools and determining when retraining will be necessary, assuring the quality of these models and interpreting the results and communicating them to an expert without AI knowledge.

We aim to provide more than the sum of our parts, to learn new skills and to challenge ourselves to provide world-leading research. We are looking for a step change in performance through high-risk research. Our priority is to attract technically strong researchers who are interested in asking bold new questions.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Perform research into AI/ML/Data Science.
• Publish research in leading conferences/journals/magazines.
• Attend industry meetings to communicate research.
• Potentially go on secondment to learn new skills and embed research into industry.
• Engage the public and government on issues related to AI/ML/Data Science, in particular ethics and responsibility.

Person Specification

• PhD  (or near completion) of a PhD in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (as defined by applicant) or equivalent experience and/or qualifications
• Strong quantitative background, and preferably experience with Reinforcement Learning
• Interest and/or knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and/or Data Engineering techniques and principles
• Proven ability to plan an undertake individual research and to resolve complex problems

Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the Job Description.

Terms and Conditions

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 3 years. The annual salary is £44,179 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant at a salary of £41,352 per annum.

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

Application procedure

Please see our jobs portal (via the ‘Apply’ button above) for full details on how to apply and the interview process.

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive.

This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at adjustments@turing.ac.uk  to find out how we can assist you.

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