Research Assistant/associate Accelerate Programme

3 days ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Would you like to help build the University of Cambridge's AI for science community?

The Accelerate Programme for Scientific Discovery is a high-profile Cambridge University initiative promoting the use of machine learning to tackle major scientific challenges. Working across disciplines within the University, Accelerate is advancing research at the interface of AI and science, providing training in data science for science, and building a community of research and practice.

We are looking for a Research Assistant/Research Associate to join our team, working on a project the explores the interfaces that can facilitate effective interactions between humans and AI in the research context. This project could explore different aspects of human-machine collaboration for science, including mechanisms for knowledge exchange between humans and AI, human-computer interactions, and the integration of different model types to deliver new AI for science tools.
- 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.
- A covering letter outlining how your experience relates to this post's core skills - 2 page research proposal;
- Names of two referees.

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