UoN School of Computer Science – Research Associate/Fellow posts

Area: Computer Science

Location: Jubilee Campus

Salary: £31,387 to £46,485 per annum (Pro rata, if applicable) depending on skills and experience (minimum £34866 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date: Friday 01 November 2024

Reference: SCI391524

The University of Nottingham is looking to recruit three Research Associate/Fellows to enhance the successful and growing School of Computer Science, and contribute to a new £6.5M research programme in “Somabotics: Creatively Embodying Artificial Intelligence”, funded by UKRI and led by Professor Steve Benford.

Three research fellows, one in each of the following areas:

• RF 1: Creative AI, for example models that enable interactive touch and live improvisation.
• RF 2: Soft robotics and interactive materials to augment robot and human bodies.
• RF 3:  Artist-led methods in HCI and embodied HCI, for example soma design.

These are 3 year fixed term positions. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 18.25 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered.

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Steve Benford (steve.benford@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

More details and how to apply here.