Named in honour of Alan Turing, the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, sharp, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better.

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The Alan Turing Institute has worked with the Lloyd’s Register Foundation (LRF), a global charity supporting research, innovation, and education in engineering for over six years. Through this partnership, we have helped establish Data-Centric Engineering (DCE) as a new field of research. . This has achieved almost 400 publications, a new academic journal focused on DCE, and has supported over 90 projects including the development of a 3D printed digital twin on a bridge operating in Amsterdam and decarbonisation of shipping through Voyage Optimisation Software deployment. The Splunk Centre for Fundamental Data-Centric Engineering will develop AI data.

ROLE PURPOSE

This role will develop AI that can automate the data pipeline by pulling data from a range of sensors and generating well-structured databases, training ML tools and determining when retraining will be necessary, assuring the quality of these models and interpreting the results and communicating them to an expert without AI knowledge.

The aim is to work as a team to provide more than the sum of our parts, to learn new skills and to challenge ourselves to provide world-leading research. We are looking for a step change in performance through high-risk research. Our priority is to attract technically strong researchers who are interested in asking bold new questions.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Perform research into AI/ML/Data Science.
• Publish research in leading conferences/journals/magazines.
• Attend industry meetings to communicate research.
• Potentially go on secondment to learn new skills and embed research into industry.
• Engage the public and government on issues related to AI/ML/Data Science, in particular ethics and responsibility.

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the role.

• PhD, or close to completion of a PhD (or equivalent experience and/or qualifications), in a relevant technical or scientific discipline (as defined by applicant)
• Strong quantitative background, and preferably experience with Reinforcement Learning
• Interest and/or knowledge of AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and/or Data Engineering techniques and principles
• Proven ability to plan an undertake individual research
• Proven ability to resolve complex problems with the personal skills and initiative to achieve success

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3536 or email [email protected].

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 3 June 2024 at 23:59 (London, UK BST)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 3 years. The annual salary is £44,180 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant at a salary of £41,352 per annum.

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at [email protected] to find out how we can assist you.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].