Research Assistant/research Associate

3 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Are you passionate about understanding what drives innovation? Are you looking for an opportunity to leverage data science methods and tools to analyse the scientific process?

We are looking for a Research Assistant/Research Associate to join our team, developing a new project that explores the data science of science.

This project is part of the Accelerate Programme for Scientific Discovery, a high-profile Cambridge University initiative deploying AI in the service of science. It is an opportunity to build a new research strand from the ground-up. The project will collaborate across disciplines and organisations to develop new research tools, deliver pilots, and build understanding of how to use data and AI for the science of science.
- Research experience in a relevant discipline, demonstrating sufficient specialist knowledge and methods to work within established research programmes;
- Organisational skills and the ability to manage their own workload;
- Communication skills and the ability to communicate research clearly to diverse stakeholders;
- Relationship-building skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD including those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD in which case appointment will initially be made at Research Assistant (Grade 5) and amended to Research Associate (Grade 7) when the PhD is awarded.

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.
- Names of two referees.

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