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Research Associate in Computer Science

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£21,994 - £25,667
£1,833 - £2,139 / mo

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Nottingham, England
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Position Overview & Specifications

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Research Associate in Computer Science
Fixed Term Contract until July 31st 2023

School of Science & Technology - Computer Science

The Department of Computer Science resides within the School of Science and Technology on the Clifton Campus, and there are excellent collaborative opportunities with colleagues in other departments and research centres. Currently, the department comprises 60 academic staff and 20 PhD research students, as well as large undergraduate and taught postgraduate cohorts. The department provides researchers with an exciting environment for undertaking high-quality, interdisciplinary work.

We are specifically looking for Research Associates in Computer Science to work on one of the following research projects conducted at the Department of Computer Science:

  • Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence / Data Science
  • Internet of Things and Edge Computing
  • Analysis of Video Data and Computer Vision
  • Augmented Reality Technologies

If you have any specific queries in relation to this position that the online information does not cover, then please contact: Prof. Ahmad Lotfi, Head of Department of Computer Science, via CMPMgtAdmin@ntu.ac.uk

More information about the Department of Computer Science and our courses is available from the department website (https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/academic-schools/science-and-technology/Computer-Science).

If you are interested in joining any of the above projects, please submit your application, including a cover letter outlining your relevant experiences and specify the project you prefer to work on.

Join Us

  • Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
  • Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
  • 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
  • Generous pension scheme with life assurance. We contribute 17.2% of your salary.
  • Range of health and wellbeing services, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
  • Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
  • And a whole lot more…

Come and be part of our success. Apply today.

Doing it Right

NTU prides itself on being an inclusive employer. We value and celebrate equality in opportunities, and we welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of our communities.

This role is open to non-UK/Irish applicants subject to current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) rules. Please ensure that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK for this role and consult the Home Office website for further information.

We’re proud of how far we’ve come. With a shared vision, we are a community of more than 4,000 colleagues, all committed to our goal of becoming ‘the university of the future’. Do you have the passion to help us to go even further? www.ntu.ac.uk

Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. Therefore, we cannot progress applications from candidates who require sponsorship.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Associate in Computer Science roles across Nottingham Trent University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

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