19482BR
Cardiff School of Computer Science and Informatics
Research
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Research Associate
School of Computer Science & Informatics
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the School of Computer Science and Informatics. You will be joining Cardiff University, one of the UK’s leading research led universities, as a Post Doctoral Research Associate for the Clean and Equitable Transportation and the CLEETS NSF-UKRI Global Centre (https://www.cleets-global-center.org/), which is funded by the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in collaboration with the University of Birmingham (UK), the University of Illinois (Urbana Champaign and Chicago), Discovery Partners Institute (US), Arizona State University (US) and the US National Centre for Atmospheric Research (NCAR).
The project focuses on carrying out data analysis and using artificial intelligence tools to support cybersecurity threats for transport and energy systems. The work involves collaboration between Computer Science, Energy Systems (Electric Power Grids and Hydrogen Technologies) and Traffic Modelling and Analysis. The successful candidate should have a good understanding of real time simulation and use of machine learning techniques (e.g. Deep Learning, Transformers). Experience of understanding the cyberthreat landscape in this context will be an advantage. The successful candidate should also be familiar with collaborative software development, e.g. using Google CoLab, Jupyter Notebooks and focus on software development within a research environment.
The successful candidate will be dedicated to finding creative solutions and have a genuine curiosity and enthusiasm to work with a multi-disciplinary research team in computer science, energy systems and electrical/electronic engineering across the UK and US.
This position is full-time (35 hours per week) for 24 months (or until 30/06/2028 depending on the start date), and available from May 2025.
Salary: £40,247 per annum (Grade 6), with 4 annual increments up to £45,163 per annum (at the top of the scale).
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Professor Omer Rana (ranaof@cardiff.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries in relation to the recruitment / application process can be sent to Simon Hogg, HR Administrator – COMSC-HR@Cardiff.ac.uk or for more information about the school please contact Charlie Balcombe (balcombec@cardiff.ac.uk).
Cardiff University is committed to supporting all its employees in achieving the necessary balance between their work and their personal lives. As part of this commitment, the University has developed a flexible and responsive framework of support for staff in managing their work and personal commitments wherever possible. [Applications for posts on a part-time or job-share arrangement would also be considered].
Date advert posted: Thursday, 12 December 2024
Closing date: Sunday, 26 January 2025
Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University
Job Description
Main function
To conduct research within data science, cybersecurity and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University, carrying out research leading to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same. To conduct research within the area of Clean and Equitable Transportation and the CLEETS NSF-UKRI Global Centre (https://www.cleets-global-center.org/)
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Research
- To conduct research within data science and cybersecurity, applied to sustainable transport and contribute to the overall research performance of the School and University by the production of measurable outputs including bidding for funding, publishing in national academic journals and conferences, and the recruitment and supervision of postgraduate research students.
- To develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research including research funding proposals
- To attend and or present at conferences/seminars at a local and national level as required
- To undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- To prepare research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
- To review and synthesise existing research literature within the field
- To participate in School research activities.
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
Other
- To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the School’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the School and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
- To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to, and which will enhance performance.
- To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications And Education
- Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields:
- Data Science and/or Cybersecurity
- Distributed Computing (Cloud computing, Internet of Things)
- Experience of developing software to process and manage data
- Knowledge of current status of research in specialist field
- Proven ability to publish in international journals / international conferences and/or other research outputs
- Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies
Communication and Team Working
- Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- Ability to supervise the work of others to focus team efforts and motivate individuals
Other
- Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
- Proven ability to work without close supervision
Desirable Criteria
- Relevant professional qualification(s)
- Evidence of collaborations with industry.
- Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the research activities of the School.
Additional Information
IMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
It is Cardiff University's policy to use the person specification as a key tool for shortlisting. Therefore, candidates must evidence they meet ALL the essential criteria and, where relevant, the desirable.
As part of the application process, you are asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined in the person specification. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide for each criterion. You can find a template supporting statement for the role here: Supporting statement template.docx
When attaching the supporting statement to your application profile, please ensure you name it with the vacancy reference number: 19482BR.
Salary Range Min.
40,247
Salary Range Max.
45,163
Job Category
Academic - Research
Grade
Grade 6
