Senior Research Associate
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Senior Research Associate - Consequential LCA for AI The role This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated researcher to study the environmental impact of future video technology, the role that AI plays in it, and develop strategies to reduce it. The ad is written to address a wider audience, but we are strongly encouraging IE researchers to apply. As part of our team and depending on experience, you will build on your existing knowledge of energy efficiency of AI and video communication and: Develop life cycle models of the environmental impacts of current and future media services (e.g., real-time video, AI generated content). Identify hotspots, trends, and robust strategies for impact reduction. Investigate how AI transforms the digital media value chain and Collect new data from measurements of servers and devices You will be part of the Sustainable Technology Lab (STL) and collaborate with our academic and industrial partners. We take a multidisciplinary approach, combining deep technical expertise with long-term sustainability thinking. STL is part of the Bristol Interaction Group (http://biglab.co.uk/labs/ ), a vibrant multidisciplinary research community of 11 academics and 40 postdoctoral researchers and students. Among our partners are leading media organisations from the DIMPACT consortium (dimpact.org). In this technical role you will collaborate closely within the STL and with our partners and contribute to academic publications, open datasets, or policy recommendations. Through your experiments and study of trends in hardware and software energy efficiency you will build models and develop guidance for a range of stakeholders. Excellent professional communication skills are essential. You will be part of a highly inclusive and supportive team, with training provided to support your needs and time allocated for professional development. What will you be doing? The role is offered full-time or part-time, and at Research Associate (RA) and Senior Research Associate (SRA) level. Responsibilities Conduct original research on the environmental impacts of digital services, including AI and video streaming. Implement (RA) or lead (SRA) life cycle assessment modelling Collaborate effectively with engineers, designers, and business managers across the digital media value chain. Support (RA) or lead (SRA) development of carbon reduction strategies for industry, policy, and research stakeholders. Contribute to (RA) or lead (SRA) high-impact academic publications, open datasets, and policy outputs. Qualifications RA: A good honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field and demonstrable research experience. SRA: A PhD or equivalent expertise in AI, video communication, or a closely related area, combined with experience in assessing the environmental impacts of digital technologies. Knowledge and Skills Understanding of web-service architectures, including networking and servers. Knowledge of environmental assessments for digital services. Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills. Track record of contributing (RA) or leading (SRA) high-impact academic outputs. Experience with life-cycle assessment (LCA). Additional information For informal queries please contact: Associate Professor of Computer Science - Daniel Schien - Daniel.Schien@bristol.ac.uk Some industrial ecology candidates that are on the job market... Julia SborzNorwegian University of Science and Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
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Senior Research Associate
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Bristol, United Kingdom UNSW Full timeSenior Research Associate – UNSW Join to apply for the Senior Research Associate role at UNSW. This role is a 2‑year fixed–term contract (full‑time, 35 hours per week) at the Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW. Employment Type: Full‑time (35 hours a week) Duration: 2‑year fixed term contract Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 base (plus 17%...
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Bristol, United Kingdom UNSW Full timeResearch Associate / Senior Research Associate in Multimodal Foundation Models Join UNSW’s School of Computer Science and Engineering as a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate focused on multimodal foundation models. In this role, you will conduct both independent and collaborative research within your appointed field and undertake activities to...
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Senior Research Associate
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Bristol, United Kingdom UNSW Full timeThis Job is based in Australia Employment Type: Full - time (35 hours a week) Duration: 2-year fixed term contract Remuneration: Level B from $127,947 base (plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading) Visa: Full Australian working rights for the duration of the contract will be required Location: Kensington Campus, Sydney NSW Visa sponsorship is not...
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Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
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Bristol, United Kingdom UNSW Full timeResearch Associate / Senior Research Associate (Bioinformatics / Cancer Genomics) Join to apply for the Research Associate/Senior Research Associate (Bioinformatics / Cancer Genomics) role at UNSW. Employment Details Employment Type: Full-time (35 hours a week) Duration: Fixed Term until 31st Dec 2026 (possible extension, funding dependent) Remuneration:...
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Research Associate
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Bristol, United Kingdom University of Bristol Full time**The role**: The Faculty of Engineering is looking to recruit a skilled and motivated Research Associate or Senior Research Associate role to join the pro² network+ team. You will bring skills and expertise in digital device production, from a range of possible backgrounds that could include human-computer interaction, IoT or embedded device design,...
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Senior Research Associate, Immersive Futures
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Senior Policy Adviser
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Bristol, United Kingdom Research England Full time**Details**: **Reference number**: - 366642**Salary**: - £43,116- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**: - Senior Executive Officer- UKRI Band E**Contract type**: - Permanent Fixed term**Length of employment**: - Concluding 2030**Business area**: - RE - Business Development**Type of role**: - Administration...
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Bristol, United Kingdom UNSW Full timeA leading research institution in England seeks a Senior Research Associate specializing in trauma care to conduct independent and collaborative research. This full-time role involves managing research projects related to traumatic fractures, contributing to funding applications, and leading qualitative data management. Candidates must possess a PhD or...
