Research Officer in Machine Learning Applications in Optoelectronics and Chemical Data Analysis in Bangor
2 months ago
Applications are invited for a fixed-term Post-doctoral Research Officer specialising in the application of machine learning. This position is part of an industrially funded research project and will be based in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Bangor University.
The main objective of this role is to develop a machine learning pipeline capable of identifying substances present in various materials from data obtained using Surface-enhanced Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy (SESRS). The output of Raman spectroscopy, a Raman spectrum, contains multiple components corresponding to different vibrational modes of the sample material or molecule. The project aims to explore the underlying structure of these spectra to develop a model that accurately identifies different substances.
Candidates should have a PhD (or be near completion) in machine learning or a relevant discipline and have proven computer programming abilities, evidenced by available code. The successful candidate will have expertise in Python programming for machine and deep learning, e.g., sklearn, PyTorch, TensorFlow.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible and the post is fixed-term for a duration of 9 months.
The role is based on campus at Bangor in the Dean Street building. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there is the option to spend some time working remotely within the UK to support work-life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.
Committed to Equal Opportunities.
Overview
The city of Bangor is located in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to the mountains of Snowdonia and the beach resorts of the North Wales coast, and offers a quality of life that surpasses that in most regions of the UK. Lying on the Euroroute to Ireland, Bangor is served by fast train services to most major cities and excellent road connections via the A55 expressway to the motorway network. Manchester and Liverpool airports are within 90 minutes away by car.
Bangor University was established in 1884 and currently has over 11,000 students. It comprises 14 Academic Schools grouped into 3 colleges. The College of Sciences and Engineering at Bangor University is one of the leading centres in the UK for teaching and research in biology, environmental sciences, geography, ocean sciences, chemistry, computer science and electronic engineering.
The Project
The project, "Low-cost and Highly Sensitive PFAS Detection using SESRS and AI", funded by industry, aims to develop a machine learning pipeline capable of identifying substances present in various materials using data obtained from Surface-enhanced Stimulated Raman Spectroscopy (SESRS).
Purpose of the Job
This position will be part of a multidisciplinary team from Bangor University and the University of South Wales. The project focuses on developing and implementing machine learning and AI tools for optoelectronics and chemistry data analysis.
The post holder will be responsible for planning, conducting, analysing, and publishing a series of computational studies in collaboration with external, internal, and industrial partners.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Preprocessing data collected from various sources, including publicly available datasets.
- Removing noise from the collected data.
- Developing machine learning and AI tools to identify substances present in different materials.
- Investigating the relationships between the presence of various substances within a single type of material.
- Analysis of data. This includes the development of protocols for extracting key information from Raman spectra and the creation of a machine learning pipeline to identify substances from these spectra
- Delivering research outcomes. This could include contributing to the dissemination of research outputs through relevant scientific, technical, and public press, and conferences. You will also work with partners to share results with industry, write regular updates on progress for the project management group, collaborate with co-researchers to write up results in scientific articles, prepare final reports, and discuss and share results with grant holders.
- Administration of the research project. This might include participating in project meetings, coordinating the project to meet its aims and objectives, and liaising with external, industry, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitoring of financial controls associated with the research project. This could include monitoring and reviewing costings to ensure the research project remains within budget and managing research equipment costings.
- Other duties and responsibilities specific to the role include advising and collaborating with Masters and PhD students within the research programme, contributing to the undergraduate programme, actively participating in specific College activities, and establishing collaborative groups both internally and externally.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University's equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University's Welsh Language Scheme.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.
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